Only-child loneliness?

There are lots of successful only children…my husband is one. I have a sister but am not really in touch with her. Having a sibling doesn’t mean they’ll get on (as adults, or children). Sorry you’re struggling though, I hope everything works out the way you want

Not me but I have a cousin who is an only child. Super successful. I don't think having siblings or not truly contributes to the kind of person you grow up to be.

I'm an only child. Idk how you're quantifying success but I know how to share and play nicely with other people 😂

What Amy said! Just because you have a sibling does NOT mean they will get along. I know plenty of people that have siblings they cannot stand or have no contact with as adults. If you do have an only child, just keep them socialized

There are some great books about the pros of being an only child. I’m in the same boat. I’d love two but I honestly don’t know if I could go through the fertility struggles again…

I absolutely loved being an only child growing up! I didn’t want a sibling at all in fact I actively didn’t want one and begged my parents to never give me a brother or sister 😂 xx

Oh, tips would be: take your son to lots of playdates, playgroups, activity groups, places he can meet and mix with other kids. Instill a generous attitude and pleasure in sharing his toys. There are benefits to being an only child too, all your parents' attention and resources and time is focussed on just you. Allow him to feel the benefit of these, too. Meet up for big family events as often as possible, I always really enjoyed those. Surround him in love and make feel secure and safe and treasured. Think that about covers it

My daughter is 10 years old ive only just had another one (who's 3 months) so for 10 years my daughter was an only child. She's absolutely fine, she loves her own space, she can entertain herself and is incredibly intelligent. I have a brother, we are 18 months apart (im 35) and I haven't spoken to him for years...

My husband had a younger brother (18 months between them) and they don't get on at all. My brother is 5.5 years younger and we get on great. As others have said, having siblings doesn't guarantee they will be friends.

I’m an only child and I’m fine 😂 Yea growing up I always wanted a brother or sister but it hasn’t made me a bad person or been detrimental to my life in any way

I was an only child and I think I’m fine? 😂😅 that being said I did ask for a sibling for Christmas & birthdays for years. You learn to occupy yourself and learn things on your own. It may not be as “fun” as having a buddy to play with but I was very smart and independent as a kid. So I think it just depends on parenting and the kids personality. My husband was the youngest of 3 boys and had the same personality bc the two older ones played together and he was left to figure things out.

I’m the only child and I had a great childhood and subsequently adult life. I have close friends so never felt lonely in term of friendship or peer support. I’m grateful to my parents that I had their undivided attention and resources, and I have one child also whom I want to give everything I have.

I feel like I’m pretty successful 😅 I have a lot of friends, some of whom I’ve been friends with since childhood and I have a secure marriage with another only child. I’m still close with both my parents and I feel like I’m a very self aware person. I don’t know what you’re looking to know but I feel happy without siblings and would have easily let my son be an only child as well, but I got broody 😂 There will always be only children who long for siblings and siblings who wish they’d been on their own. You can’t please everyone but I don’t think whether you have brothers or sisters makes or breaks anybody’s childhood.

I have a friend who’s a only child. She’s an amazing person, very independent, level headed and knows exactly what she wants. No issues interacting with others and has plenty of friends - she’s always been like that! She wasn’t spoilt (many always assume), saved up to buy a house on her own and now lives with her partner and a six month old.

If u ask ur child, he would want all ur and daddy's love to himself 😁so why are you worried, u can be his friend and I'm serious. Talk to him a lot, sit down a lot and play with him often, really listen and get to know him, we mamas are our babies best friends. I really feel like that with my 3 years old, idk if i can make baby with anybody else at all 🤗

I have a 5 year old single child right now and I am one myself 🩵 Feel free to message me