Her Campus Logo Her Campus Logo
placeholder article
placeholder article

Why Having An Older Brother is the Best

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar
Rachel Annese Student Contributor, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
UMass Amherst Contributor Student Contributor, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mass Amherst chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 

I’ve always thought that one of my greatest gifts was being granted an older brother. I was never jealous of my friends with younger siblings or sisters, because I have always looked up to my brother so much (I may regret admitting this later). Here are just a few reasons why having an older brother is absolutely the best: 

They will make fun of your parents with you

One of my favorite things to do is harass my parents (I know, I need a life), and there’s nothing like having my brother join in on the fun.

They will bring you in for show-and-tell when they are in 2nd grade and you are an infant because they think you are so damn cool:

Well, maybe not every brother will do this but mine did… seriously… 

They always offer their honest opinion… even if it’s a little too honest:

I always appreciate my brother’s honesty (although I sometimes cry from it).

They have hot friends:

Did I really just admit that?…

They show you the best music and movies:

I swear the reason why I can rap to old-school Kanye or quote Remember the Titans word-for-word is because my brother introduced me to those things at a young age.

They attempt to toughen you up when you’re younger

I probably still have some bruises, to be honest.

They will force you to get out of your comfort zone:

For example, he will make you play a Texas Hold ’em tournament with his friends when you are 12.

They tell you which guys are worth your time and which to forget: 

This is always priceless information, ladies.

They are extremely protective:

You never have to question if they will go to bat for you, because they will make it KNOWN.

They will always be there for you:

Even when friends fade, brothers will always be there for you.

Love you to pieces, Chris!

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar
Rachel Annese

U Mass Amherst

A junior at UMass Amherst who enjoys all things Beyonce, singing in the shower, and spending endless nights watching The Office.
Contributors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst