little sister, big new job..

sister - big sister, little sister
August 28, 2012 9:56am CST
My sister started her new job today, and I have been insane with worry all day. There is 3 years of difference between my sister and I, and I have always been insanely overprotective, but today has been worse than usual. She broke up with her boyfriend recently after 3 years together and I have been so concerned that she will have a break down, that I have been going over and over and over every possible scenario of what could go wrong today lol. Despite the fact that she is almost 23 years of age, she is still my baby sister, and she will always be a baby to me. It’s like her first day at school or something lol! is everyone so over protective of their younger siblings? Or are younger ones protective of the older too? What do you think of this?
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
28 Aug 12
Except for the fact that I am older than you, I would love you as a big sister.. I doubt my older sister worries about me at all and if she does, she tries to show it by making rude remarks about my life. There is a difference between worrying or being bossy.... Of course how does your little sister feel? Does she feel you are being overprotective? I can't see you being bossy, you are probably more of the worrying type and you let her know you love her..
• United States
29 Aug 12
Okay, as a younger sister, let me tell you this. If she is still coming to you for advice, she still trusts your judgment and you are not overbearing. The time to worry is when she suddenly stops talking to you about her life, and anything she says is small talk, then she is moving away from your relationship and you might have to humble yourself and back away, but let her know you will be there for her and not judgmental..
29 Aug 12
I don't think she feels overprotective. well god i hope not lol i never really thought about that. she does run to me with her problems most of the time, and she would always ask me for advice, but maybe i can be a little overbearing. the thing is though she tends to be quite closed off and over realistic. she doesn't let herself have any dreams or romanticized thoughts, so i push her to get her to open up a little.. i don't know whether that is a good thing or a bad thing. i'm sure your sister worries in her own way, i think it would be really unnatural if she didnt!
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@GreenMoo (11834)
28 Aug 12
Your sister is lucky to have someone looking out for her, but I hope you're not cramping her style! She needs to make her own mistakes remember. I'm sure her day has gone brilliantly, and it won't be long now till it's all over and she can tell all about it ;) My little sister has 4 kids now, but I still worry about her sometimes. It's natural, and if we didn't I guess we'd not be human ....
29 Aug 12
i never really stopped to think about that before. i am so used to just being there to sort out her problems, i never stopped to think about the fact that she'll never learn on her own, and then what happens if i'm maybe not there.. wow, i can't believe that thought never crossed my mind! i would love to be an auntie, but my sister isn't allowed to sleep with boys .:( lol just kidding!
@GreenMoo (11834)
29 Aug 12
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Aug 12
chicksdigscars I too have no siblings so do not know how it all works with older and younger sisters but always wanted an older sister lol.I missed that as I grew up more alone
29 Aug 12
aw. although when i was growing up, i wished i didn't have a sister haha!
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
29 Aug 12
Yes, even I have got 2 younger sister and I always consider them as little girls, through they are grown up. We will forget all the present day life, but we never forget the days what we shared with them when we were children. I think that is the reason why we always love them much and our past memories would be exceed always with the present day experiences.
• Kenya
29 Aug 12
You are a great sister that's a fact. Yes I have a younger sister and I worry about her too but we are not as close as you and your sister.I guess it depends on how you are brought up and if you were friends when much younger then it continues into adulthood, don't worry so much it sounds as if your sister is very brave to be able to handle breaking up with her boyfriend and a new job, she is on the way to recovery.
@surajp (29)
• Indonesia
5 Sep 12
I have 2 sisters one younger and one older. As a brother i was very over protectice of my younger sister, sometimes.to a fault. But i feel being over protective as cute as it may seem is not such a good idea. Though she is younger she should be able to spread her wings. And although being over protective comes from a good place with good intention, its also right and can affect the mental growth of a person.
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
29 Aug 12
I do not have the sister and I think it would be nice to have someone worry about me all the time It sounds like you are a great sister. Have a nice day!
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
29 Aug 12
Hey, Chickdigascars! Don't worry, you are not alone with this. I also feel that towards my younger sister. There was this one incident that we were on our way to the mall. My sister is way taller than I am, she is about 5'11" and I am just 5'3" tall. So while we were waiting for our ride, suddenly a man (I am not sure if he was drunk or just a crazy scavenger) comes up to us. Instantly, I pulled my sister and had her on my back. I was yelling at the man to go away. When the jeepney (it is a public transport here in our country) pulled over for us to go in, the man followed us and was begging for money. I got really hysterical. I shouted on top of my lungs and demanded the driver to pull over so that the man would leave us.
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
29 Aug 12
I'm the youngest and yet i'm the most overprotective person in our family. I even kicked my sister's boyfriend's legs for being an Ahole! When I was in high school, I was ready to pour a bucket full of pee to one of my sister's suitors because I didn't trust him enough. I slammed a door to one of her boyfriend's too because I knew he was going to make her cry. My instincts were all right by the way and I never regret doing all those things to protect my family.
@verolop29 (1096)
• United States
28 Aug 12
I think it comes with being a big sister! I am a big sister to many brothers and sisters I can't be exact but I know for a fact that I'm a big sister to 2 brothers and 4 sisters and sometimes they look upto me more as a mom than a sister hehe! I give them advise and I am still telling them what is right and what is not right it's as if sometimes their common switch it tuned out or something and I feel as if I have to be the one telling them oh no u can't do that bcuz whatif this happens and everything u do has a consequence and u mat face it bcuz if u don't it'll chase u to the end of the road and then it'll bite u on the whoha! But I don't mind being a big sibling and sometimes I find myself playing the mommy role with my older sister, whew what a disaster!! I'll tell u about that later-just remind me. I'm sure u already know what do to about stuff when it comes to ur sister be there for her and lay it out there for her!
@iamJB7 (122)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
I only have brothers. Yes I am very protective of my brothers. It's natural to feel that way since we are in the same blood.
• United States
29 Aug 12
i THINK YOU ARE ALL OVER PROTECTIVE OF ONE ANOTHER, GET OUT OF THEIR LIFE AND LIVE YOUR OWN YOU MIGHT ENJOY HAVING SOMETHING TO DO FOR YOU. IF SHE WAS SMART ENOUGH TO GET RID OF HIM AND GET ANEW JOB SHE IS OK TO GET ANEW JOB AND BREAK UP WITH THE IDIOT SHE WAS GOING WITH SHE IS BETTER OFF THAN YOU.
@Juliyan23 (600)
• Indonesia
29 Aug 12
Lol! Seems you are ver nice sister! I'm the eldest and I have 2 young sister. And yes - I do always worry about them. Especially the youngest one - she is 19 years old and I'm still checking her everyday just to make sure she never do something careless since I know she is bit careless person :D There's nothing wrong about worrying her so much since you know her so well then anyone else, and the good thing is you are being protective not being overlaping her life. I mean she still has her own right to choose her job - man - etc , and you always be there to protect her by give her a guide and always be there to streghten her How lucky she is! =)