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Monday 25 November, 2024
Monday 25 November, 2024
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13 things you'll know if you grew up as an only child
1. Your imagination was the best (and only) company
You weren’t alone! You had Mr Bear! And the dog! And Melinda, the girl who lives at the bottom of the garden!
2. And you felt personally victimised by games requiring two or more players
Rude.
3. There was no one to blame for any mischief you got up to in the house
You chanced blaming the imaginary friend one time but… no dice.
4. And sometimes you felt like a bit of a third wheel with your parents
Here are your parents, out for a lovely meal in a nice restaurant… and you.
5. You truly treasured your cousins
Built-in friends :’)
6. Sure, it took you a while to understand the concept of sharing…
You got there eventually, you just needed more help than most.
7. …But not all only children are Veruca Salts
Give our parents some credit.
8. Sometimes, you wished for siblings
Being the only kid at family functions was DULL AS HELL.
9. But you enjoyed being your parents’ favourite anyway
They had no choice, but sshhh. Let’s pretend otherwise.
10. You were never 100% sure how to react when your friends fought with their siblings
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Is it a joke, or real? Do I wade in or let them at it?
11. That knowing look people give you when they find out you’re an only child
“Oh, that explains a lot.” DOES IT, YEAH?!
12. And people telling you you’re “so lucky!”
How though. Please explain.
13. But you know you’re not spoilt*
*Well, maybe a little bit. But aren’t we all?
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