Only children

I have 2 siblings - we have always got on and we have supported each other through some difficult times.

I look at my DGC who are close in age and think they are so lucky to be a pair . When you have to make decisions about aged parents it is a lonely place to be the only one who can decide and take control . I have one cousin with whom I was close to in childhood and he is the only one left who can remember family things like I do . He is getting on in years and once he is gone there will be nobody. I always wanted a sister but because of family circumstances it was impossible but what a difference it would have made.

This is familiar had a thread on this same subject very recently
Yes I m a lonely only I didn’t like being an only child at all still don’t

I’m an only child. I have friends who are close to their siblings, but a dear friend is unjustly estranged from hers. Another two friends, despite no rift, only keep in touch with their same sex sibling by Christmas and Birthday cards.
Speaking personally, I’ve never felt that I’ve missed out. I have 2 DDs and they both have only children (sons) and both were late to motherhood at 39.

My dh is only child and has always hated it. He told me that when he blew out his birthday candles his only wish was for a sibling . When his parents became frail and ill, he really missed having siblings, ditto when they died .
Of course some siblings don’t get on or pull their weight regarding parents .
I have 2 siblings and luckily we’re close as are my AC .
One thing is that my dh could never understand our DC bickering or arguing , he didn’t realise all siblings did it .

😆 yes, not all siblings get on I know. It didn't bother me when I was a child but now I wish I had a sibling at the age of 65. It would be nice to chat about parents and childhood memories. My grandchild is well socialised so I'm sure they will be fine. I'm just a bit mixed about it

I have an only. She always says she’s glad to be an only! Her best friend is an only too.