...The God-Sister/Brother Rubbish?

That’s what it is really; a whole load of rubbish. Let me first explain my definition of god-brothers and god-sisters. Unlike their relatives, the step-brother and step-sister, the siblings with the god- prefix aren’t related by family ties or the legal bonds of marriage. God-Brothers and God-Sisters are merely terms people use to explain a close relationship between two people when, like mentioned before, cannot be justified through flesh and blood or the institution of marriage.

I don’t mind older guys taking youngsters under their wings and calling them god-brothers or older girls taking care of little girls and calling them god-sisters. Those relationships are beneficial. However, the thing that ticks me off is the number of people nowadays who are misusing the term for their own convenience.

The classic case is when a guy who’s already attached to someone else, gets close to a younger female and uses the term “god sister” to justify their closeness. It’s horrid really! It’s like having a visa to spend time with and splash affection on another female other than your girlfriend. No matter which angle you look at it, it’s really cheating on your partner.

Another scenario is when two people like each other very much but they cant get together because of their age. The female might be a couple of years older than the guy and that might be socially unacceptable to the people around them. So what do you do? Slap a label on your forehead that says “god-sister” and “god-brother” and heck, you’re good to go. You're now free to go on "dates", exchange presents for no apparent occasion and no one will raise and eyebrow. WRONG!

The next time you see someone with a so called “god-sister” or “god-brother” relationship, take a look at their situation for yourself and see if there’s an ulterior motive. A hundred bucks says that they’re not coming clean.