I understand your feelings but there's really nothing you can do about it. There's an up side and down side as I see it. While I'm the oldest of 4 boy's and 1 girl in my family, my father and a few friends I grew up with were the only child in theirs. I envied … Read more

Perhaps instead of focusing on what you think you don't have, you can widen your focus.

You have the ability to get close to aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, etc. Who can help you fill what you believe you are missing. My siblings are scattered all over the country, so my son didn't grow up with his … Read more

I was an only child growing up. I never felt deprived though. Made me somewhat of a loner, but I prefer it anyways.

Perhaps instead of focusing on what you think you don't have, you can widen your focus.

You have the ability to get close to aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, etc. Who can help you fill what you believe you are missing. My siblings are scattered all over the country, so my son didn't grow up with his … Read more