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My sister and I are 10 years apart and used to hate each other. Our dynamic has totally changed over the years.

My younger sister and I have a 10-year age gap. We used to hate each other, but now, we're incredibly close.

Hayley Folk, a reporter, recounts how her relationship with her older sister has transformed over the years. Initially, the author, now 31, hated her younger sister Hanna, 21, due to their vast 10-year age difference and the fact that they never got along as children. Both felt out of place and struggled to connect with each other.

However, recently, the author and Hanna took a trip together to a Buffy the Vampire Slayer convention, where they realized their relationship had evolved. They now see each other as a mentor and close friend, with Hanna even moving to New York City for a job she loves. The author attributes their improved relationship to the shared experiences they've had over the years, such as Hanna understanding her sister's love for the show, and the author mentoring Hanna through her career.

They believe their bond has grown stronger as they've both matured and developed a deeper understanding of each other's needs and perspectives.

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