Blargonaut
Banned
...hm? Oh, hello there. Couldn't see you over all this heaven-sent booty.
I myself am an only child. I noticed there wasn't a thread for this and it seems as good a topic as any.
I would've had three siblings but my mom had sadly suffered multiple miscarriages and complications. I've dipped into loneliness-related depression a few times, but not for long; there's always something new to do. There's been times that I've really wished I had a brother or sister, just for the friendship and homework help I guess. I guess what I'd like most is a steady co-op partner/rival my age at least! But, for my 21 years of living so far, I've coped just fine. I don't really consider myself spoiled, as my parents are relatively thrifty; I've been taught to buy all my clothes secondhand (except underwear and not from smokers) or in bulk and I do most of the household chores, dishes, etc. However, I have been majorly privileged in two respects: we've been able to afford travelling and living in different countries for varying amounts of years each (been on 19 international flights and lived in 6 different countries since I was 3) as the family is small and there's only my mom, dad and I; I've had a staggered education to say the least. Also, my parents afforded my university tuition without me having to work a job (I'm really grateful), and though I struggle with my studies I try my best.
Currently, I'm living at home during university and it's great (a fairly short commute by bus, great food as always and my parents actually prefer this arrangement as I'm still home to help with their business).
Any other only children around NeoGAF? How are your own experiences during this solo run?
Ask questions, talk about your own experiences being/befriending/fighting/having an only child, etc!