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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a sister seven years older and we have always been close.  It helped that she really wanted a sibling and was excited and patient when I was little.  Growing up she was a little more parental than always sibling like, but it was kind of nice to have someone else to go to for help/advice.  She took me everywhere when she started driving, lots of trips to the mall etc., and I loved visiting her at college.  She lived at home for a year after college while I was in high school and that helped transition our relationship.  
As adults, the age difference does not matter at all, other then I got the benefit of a preview on each life phase ahead of time, which was nice.  Her youngest is only 2 years older than my oldest so that helps close the gap even more.
Pros:  no competition;  both kids are onlies for a while; no overlapping college; kept my parents young
Cons:  have to be careful not to expect too much of the older one, have to encourage time together across different interests (we took a lot of family trips where my sister and I got to "do our own thing") [/quote]

Wonderful, candid, response. I appreciate it![/quote]

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