Being an only child really sucks

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I loved it lol. But I do have a large extended family, lots of cousins etc.

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Victim mentality is tough to argue with

As someone with siblings and having best friends that are only kids, I agree with you.

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Tell your parents it’s never too late to adopt.

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Try having siblings.

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I would love too

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Grew up with an older brother and we’re tight now, but it took a looooooooong time to get that way.

Every parent-teacher conference that should’ve been about me was about how my brother was doing. He was so “naturally bright and talented.” The rules were different. He could stay out until midnight and I had to be back NLT 10pm.

He got a car handed down at 16, then another at 20, and 22. I didn’t get one at all until I was 19 (to be fair, he helped me buy it). The grass isn’t always greener.

Thought I would like to have sisters instead of a brother, so I joined a sorority to “have a family I chose.” Don’t even get me started on that sh!tsh0w.

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Only child plus divorced parents was fine. Had to come to realize where it’s affected me to try and consciously control it but it helped make me a very driven individual

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Having two kids is way harder than 1 - wish my son would be an only child 😅

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Out of all the stories I’ve heard on here and watching my friends with their kids, not sure I want them. Sounds like yours need to expend a lot of energy, so they’ll crash for the night. Hope it gets better for you!

Grass is always greener on the other side

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Dude right

I can help you ..

I'm one of five. Including a twin. That sucks too.

Why?

Feel you. Especially if your parents retired and live at home, while you work in a different country.

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