Random one for people who are an only child

Ok so I’m not an only child but I wanted to give u my experience! See when I was younger I used to wish I was an only child because my siblings got all the attention (they were younger I understand it now) but at the same time I’ve never been as close to anybody than my little sister, she’s literally my bestfriend and still is! Having a sibling can be tricky at times but it’s worth it in the end you know you have someone that fully understands you, I hope this helped x

I was an only child and had a great childhood, and was lucky to have some very close friends who are like sisters to me still now. I never felt I was missing out etc. However, now I’m an adult I do very much wish I had a sibling for a number of reasons. There’s nothing I can do about it obviously, but sometimes it is something I think about. Especially as my parents are now in their 70s & 80s and it is only me to deal with what’s to come and ultimately our little family stops with me when they pass. That being said, I am now facing the fact that my LO will likely be an only child even though I had said I’d like 2 if I ever did have children. It’s certainly not a bad thing to be an only child, I have a great life! But I would strongly encourage good lasting friendships for them that they can take through life x

I'm an only child and also had a great childhood, I never felt like I missed out on anything and my parents have always said it gave us, as a family, the opputunies to do things that we wouldnt have been able yo do if I had sibling (holidays, days out etc). I never found it lonely. I think as an only child, you are almost forced to make friends x

I was an only child and I was desperate for a sibling growing up. Of course I can see that I was very lucky to have almost unlimited opportunities but I would have given that up for a sibling. As an adult I also wish I had a sibling. When my dad died, I wish I had someone to help look after my mum. In the future when care may be needed, I again wish I had someone to share the responsibility with.

I was an only child and I wished I had a sibling. I did feel a bit lonely because where I lived there weren’t any other children to play with however I do feel maybe I was spoiled a bit more than if I’d had a sibling. My LO will be an only child, I’d always wanted 2 but I’m older than I’d like to be now to have a second child. I’m just going to make sure he has lots of opportunities to make friends and go to clubs etc so he’s never lonely like I was.