my senior year was n't nearly as good since my brother left for college that same year . that 's tough . i have two older brothers , so i know how that is . we 're separated by four and eight years , respectively , so we were n't as close as you two seem to be , but i always liked having them around . i feel you , me and my brother are really close so it was pretty sad not having him around . well , absence always does make the heart grow fonder . it will make your relationship a little strained , but the time you guys do get to spend together maybe will mean more and you can enjoy it more . hopefully his college work does n't stress him out too much for him to be able to enjoy hanging out .
The absence or separation from a close family member, specifically the brother.