Did you ever want to be an only child? I never did, but most only children say they loved it because they got everything they wanted and everything

revolved around them. I never wanted all my parents' attention like that. Childhood may be great for only children but adulthood is hard for many I've known. They have to deal with the fact that the world no longer revolves around them.

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Scribbles · 36-40, F

I didn't get along with my siblings. none of us got along really. But I loved most of them, was protective of them, and wanted the best for them, and I'm happy most of them exist. 2 out of 3 of them turned out alright in the end. But I generally have no idea how to interact with them beyond just trying to be a supportive influence and make small talk as always.

I would have been much happier as an only child,
Most of us would have been actually. but that seems kind of selfish. Idk.

Some people I think have siblings that they have a close connection with, and I think that is something precious and sweet.

Most people I know who were an only child often say their childhoods felt lonely. Many of them who had good parents are often more ambitious too, I've noticed.

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@Scribbles I never wanted to be an only child but growing up in a big family would be hard I would think.

Chickie · F

@Scribbles I feel like people over romanticize having siblings rather knowing the reality of what's it like to have siblings. My older sister booksmart but she can be two-faced and a liar, my later sister was bad ass brat but also smart and funny, and my brother how is the youngest of all three constantly stays in trouble and my dad never punished him like he did with us. My relationship with my sister is fine but we did have some nasty fight, I don't hate them but never been close to my family or siblings.