Although I have an older sister who I saw go through the turbulence and heartbreaks of relationships, she never actually gave me dating love and advice. And after having experienced my own share of relationship mistakes, I really wish my sister had given me some sort of advice that could have prevented the idiotic mistakes I made. Having gone through the troubles of relationships herself, I wish she would have sat me down and told me things about boys and how I should be treated in a relationship. There are many things I would have liked to be made aware of, and when the time comes, I plan on giving my younger sister a head’s up on the four things I wish I would have learned from my older sister.
- Never date an older man. Although it seems like fun and like he’s so mature, and he may have a car and take you places, in the end it won’t work out. It’s lust, not love. Besides, why is an older guy dating a young girl? That is super creepy.
- The guys you date should make you feel special. If you ever feel like he’s putting you down or you feel as if he acts like he’s better than you, it won’t work. In a successful relationship, both of you need to be on an equal plane.
- Ask yourself if it’s love. Love may be a small word, but it carries a lot of meaning. Don’t just throw the word around and make sure that when you actually say it, you mean it. In addition, if he says that he loves you, that doesn’t mean you now have to sleep with him. Save yourself for someone who you’re really in love with and who truly loves you. And make sure you’re ready for sex before you do it; being in love doesn’t necessarily mean being ready for sex.
- You always have me here. Don’t forget that I’m always here if you need something. I want the best for you and please don’t ever be scared or embarrassed to approach me about anything.
Those are my 4 things I wish my sister had told me. What about you? What four things do you wish your older brother or sister had told you? Or, if you’re the oldest, what would you tell your younger sibling?