The Progression of my Relationship With my Sister

                    My sister and I have never really gotten along well.  Most of our relationship is just plain arguing.  We don't take the time for each other very much.  I'm either always firing back at her or I try to be nice.  So nice that I'm taken advantage of.  I've always thought its impossible for her to be nice to me, unless she works at it for a terribly long time.  Recently, I've somehow found the happy medium.  I'm nice to her, and at the same time being myself.  Instead of criticizing her and telling her what and what not to do, I've started suggesting.  Although its been less than a week I've seen lots of changes coming together Now we've been spending more time together and shes been willing to take my suggestions. I've also seen changes in myself.  I'm more patient and I'm more willing to help my sister out.  By showing kindness it hasn't just affected her relationship with me its affected the whole family.  My sister no longer yells at my other sister, instead she asks for her to please stop doing something that's annoying.  I plan to continue progressing in becoming a better person to my family.