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The 30 Commandments For Bigs And Littles

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Taking a little or getting a big is serious business. This isn’t just a person to take pictures with or someone who is required to hold your hair back. This is a companionship of mutual mentoring and support. Bigs lead the way, and littles are there to lift them up when they inevitably fall. There are many ways to be the best big or the most perfect little, but the following are the commandments of which every big and little pair should abide by.

  1. Thou shalt never reveal your ranking list of bigs/littles, especially if you didn’t get your first choice.
  2. Thou shalt never call another sister your big/little.
  3. Thou shalt not take twins if you are not willing to (try to) love both equally.
  4. Thou shalt pretend to be surprised at reveal, even though you knew all along.
  5. Thou shalt follow through when making plans.
  6. Thou shalt have an open heart and an open closet.
  7. Thou shalt make sure your big/little has a hot date to every function.
  8. Thou shalt not judge when your big/little goes home with said hot date.
  9. Thou shalt hate all exes.
  10. Thou shalt not keep big/little from hanging out with other sisters.
  11. Thou shalt always side with big/little, even if she is being totally dramatic.
  12. Thou shalt not spare a dime when showering little with presents during Big/Little Week.
  13. Thou shalt take your time when making crafts or paddle.
  14. Thou shalt answer all texts and calls within an hour and a half.
  15. Thou shalt not abandon your big when you get a little.
  16. Thou shalt not be drunker than your little.
  17. Thou shalt sneak your little into bars.
  18. Thou shalt screenshot all important conversations to send to big/little.
  19. Thou shalt like all Instagram posts.
  20. Thou shalt celebrate each other’s birthday celebrations as if it is your own.
  21. Thou shalt not pass down only fugly t-shirts.
  22. Thou shalt cockblock or wingman when necessary.
  23. Thou shalt inform everyone you know how perfect your little is.
  24. Thou shalt know when and where event are in case your little doesn’t.
  25. Thou shalt not turn down alcohol or carbs.
  26. Thou shalt assume big little squat pose whenever a picture is being taken.
  27. Thou shalt be in each other’s bridal parties.
  28. Thou shalt cheers to each other when taking shots.
  29. Thou shalt be referred to only as “Big” and “Little.”
  30. Thou shalt love each other unconditionally, because after all, she’s your big/little.

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Ali Hin

A born and raised Jersey girl, she can always be found covered in sand and pizza sauce. Her personal brand is "that girl." She prefers wine in bottles because she thinks outside of the box. Send fan mail to [email protected] or by smoke signal.

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