20+ Things People Without Siblings Will Never Understand
Siblings affect people's lives in many different ways.
Having siblings and growing up with them is something that not everyone understands. Even within the community of people who have siblings, each experience is different.
Some people love having siblings; they become their best friends and the first people they turn to, even before their own parents.
Others absolutely hate it, and some even become rivals. Sometimes, it might be a mismatch of personalities, and other times, the parents can influence the dynamics.
The fact is, once you have a sibling, they are forever part of your life, even if you become separated. They'll always be a part of you, no matter how different you may be, and there's nothing you can do about it.
That's why it's no wonder that even after many years of contact, people still feel the urge to connect or reconnect with their siblings. They remain the closest people they have, aside from other family members, of course.
When someone asked, "What’s something that people without siblings will never understand?" the question surely struck a chord with many. Thousands of people shared their experiences, and their answers are filled with unique quirks that can only be understood through sibling relationships.
1. Apologies are just not in their vocabulary
kapojinha2. The classic prank that leads to many sibling fights
kuro-oruk3. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth—just don't tell Mom
HarpyFA
4. They're the only person authorized to do that
beetleeagle667
5. They're both your best partner and worst enemy
zombiebane
6. The definite mistrust
cheese-blanket
7. Sometimes, even the sound of their breathing can be the most annoying thing in the world
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8. They will always have your back
Yinzer63
9. It's often just war
beerbellybegone
10. They had their turn
no000bmaster69
11. You have to clean up your own mess before the parents do
19you1
12. Only children will never know the life-and-death situation of hiding a snack
feather_vs
13. You could ruin each other's lives if you tried
MrOreoMan101
14. It's one of the most unfair things in life
Crystalide
15. You just know you're doomed when this happens
Dickcheese_McDoogles
16. Parents can be crazy sometimes, and you need someone who understands to vent to
rwatkinsGA
17. Siblings can sometimes have very different recollections of their childhood
HowWasItDetroit
18. When you're the older sibling, you're automatically responsible for everything
confirmandverify2442
19. Other siblings would just plainly steal each other's clothes
Back2Bach
20. Sometimes, there's just comfort in annoying your siblings in the tiniest way possible
TheSpicyCabbage
21. You either dehydrate yourself or hold in your pee so long it hurts just to keep that seat you fought for
patheticgurl
22. For some, there is just no resisting their siblings
EasternRayz
23. They will be the only people who understand most of what you've gone through in early life
slimfastdieyoung
24. Even getting the window seat can sometimes be a fierce battle
classiccarmex
25. You snooze, and you lose all the hot water
demonardvark
26. There's just nothing you can do about those feelings
damagedstar
27. It's a rare and shocking experience for some people
megaman0781
28. It's just the rule
1HeyMattJ
29. It's all a part of life, and everyone with siblings knows this well
Imtherealwierdly
Having siblings is definitely a whole different experience, with both perks and drawbacks. The fact is, when you have siblings, you always have someone to turn to—unless, of course, they're a toxic person who causes you a lot of misery.
Do you have siblings? What are your unique experiences with them?
