There are some people you can sit beside for hours without feeling the need to fill the silence. You might be watching television, eating dinner, driving somewhere or simply scrolling through your phone. Nothing important is being said, yet somehow the moment feels complete.
That kind of silence can be rare. With most people, silence can feel awkward, as though someone needs to find a topic or ask a question. But with a sibling who has known you for years, it can feel completely different. You do not have to explain yourself. You do not have to perform.
