There may be similarities and differences in our relationship, but we are bonded together by love and experiences. In my personal situation, the similarities and differences are profoundly evident, which is the main reason I analyze it. I often take having a brother as a best friend for granted and don't appreciate how lucky I am to have a brother like Gabe. By digging deep into how conflicts are present between us and how we deal with them, understanding how perception is so important in a virtual world and the positive and negative aspects of how we communicate verbally and non-verbally, I realized how much my relationship with my brother made me the person I am today. This analysis also showed me how to strengthen my relationship with my brother in areas that need maintenance. All these concepts that I have mentioned are extremely beneficial in understanding some of the vague aspects of my brother-in-law.