Count on Me: The Benefits of Sisterhood

Sisters are the best. Wouldn't you agree?

Sister, Sister - National Sister’s Day is a day to celebrate having sisters of any kind. Whether it is your sister from birth or college bestie these women play an integral role in making us better, offering up advice and showering us with genuine love. To celebrate the special ladies in our lives, we’ve put together a few of the benefits when sharing the unspeakable bond of true sisterhood. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Sister, Sister - National Sister’s Day is a day to celebrate having sisters of any kind. Whether it is your sister from birth or college bestie these women play an integral role in making us better, offering up advice and showering us with genuine love. To celebrate the special ladies in our lives, we’ve put together a few of the benefits when sharing the unspeakable bond of true sisterhood. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

Friends for Life - Your sister is usually your first best friend and someone you will share childhood memories and grownup dreams with. They're your girls for life. (Photo: Hill Street Studios/Getty Images)

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Friends for Life - Your sister is usually your first best friend and someone you will share childhood memories and grownup dreams with. They're your girls for life. (Photo: Hill Street Studios/Getty Images)

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Be Present - Life is short, and we only have so much time to make the most of it. Why waste it worrying about things that don’t matter? Here are 10 ways to enjoy your life and live in the moment. By Jillian Baker (Photo: Image Source/Getty Images)

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Thank Goodness - Sisters are essentially good for your mental, spiritual and emotional health. Especially when life gets you down, they are by your side to help you get right back up again. (Photo: Image Source/Getty Images)

Respect Your Private Time - Spending time with your loved ones doesn’t mean anything if you’re glued to your cell. Show them that they matter and that you can live in the moment with them. STOP checking emails and texting folks from the job when you are out. (Photo: Jupiterimages/Getty Images)

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Role Model - Their presence uplifts you, encourages you and serves as a constant source of inspiration by leaving an indelible mark throughout life’s journey.(Photo: Jupiterimages/Getty Images)

Be Flexible - Whether your needs evolve beyond your rules or your relationship changes, you’ll find that you might need to rejigger the way you relate. Just be open and honest and you’ll have a fantastic year together.  (Photo: Granger Wootz/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Unconditional Love - You can always count on your sister for support and love through life’s most joyful and woeful moments.(Photo: Granger Wootz/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Support System - Having only our best interest at heart, where would we be without our inner support system to keep us in check? They provide clarity, understanding and authenticity to help us thrive in every possible way.(Photo: Jack Hollingsworth/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Support System - Having only our best interest at heart, where would we be without our inner support system to keep us in check? They provide clarity, understanding and authenticity to help us thrive in every possible way.(Photo: Jack Hollingsworth/Blend Images/Corbis)

It's the Little Things - Have you ever been in conversation with a person you might’ve met once or twice in passing and they remember something about you? Your instant reaction is usually, “Wow, you remembered?” Being observant and paying attention to small details always makes a huge impact when connecting with someone. (Photo: Mark Edward Atkinson/Tracey Lee/Getty Images)

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Circle of Trust - Growing separately without growing a part, sisters are the yin to your yang—cherishing life secrets only a sister can understand. (Photo: Mark Edward Atkinson/Tracey Lee/Getty Images)

Good Ol' Times - She's the only one who gets all of your quirky jokes and sly remarks. There's never a dull moment when you're with her, just good times and laughter. (Photo: Peathegee Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Good Ol' Times - She's the only one who gets all of your quirky jokes and sly remarks. There's never a dull moment when you're with her, just good times and laughter. (Photo: Peathegee Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

Flaws and All - Sometimes she knows you better than you know yourself, accepting you wholeheartedly without reservation and without judgment. What a great feeling, to be loved unconditionally, just the way you are. (Photo: Kris Timken/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Flaws and All - Sometimes she knows you better than you know yourself, accepting you wholeheartedly without reservation and without judgment. What a great feeling, to be loved unconditionally, just the way you are. (Photo: Kris Timken/Blend Images/Corbis)

Lean on Me - Don’t worry she always has your back! Who else is there to call when you need a shoulder to cry on, when it’s time to celebrate, when you need to vent or when you just need a good laugh. (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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Lean on Me - Don’t worry she always has your back! Who else is there to call when you need a shoulder to cry on, when it’s time to celebrate, when you need to vent or when you just need a good laugh. (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)