My sister and I are 2 1/2 yrs apart (I'm older) and totally chalk and cheese in looks and personalities. I'm more outgoing, speak my mind and tend not to worry too much about what people think of me. She's quiet, reserved and cares A LOT on appearances, not just looks, but behaviour as well, what people think of her (home, clothes, job, husband) is very important to her.

We fought like cat and dog growing up, became closer when she went travelling to the UK, and while she was away, but since she's been back (about 5yrs), it's gone back downhill again. We actually had a big falling out around her birthday in October (about how me and dh weren't invited to go out for dinner to celebrate her 30th because we have a son!?!?!), and have only spoken about 3 times since, once including Christmas!

This is going to sound horrible, but my life is a lot more relaxed without contact, I wish we were closer but I just don't understand her way of thinking, as much as I've tried, and she doesn't understand mine. She actually told me that if people can't conceive naturally then they're obviously not meant to be a mother!!!! This was while we were in the middle of fertility treatment.....YES.... she knew that's what we were doing!!!

Sorry, have turned this into a vent...... it's nice to get it out, I can't vent to my poor mum who feels caught in the middle.