Would you date an only child? ( Archived) (46)

Agreed. Most have been spoiled and not had to share things, so it can be tough...especially if they've never been married or in LTRs before. And that was the case with the 50 yr old one I married. For the most part it was okay, but there were some issues related to this, like the computer thing. And yet, he had a big heart and loved me well.

I am the youngest in my family, so maybe two spoiled people together might be a problem. Nah, I don't think how you grow up should matter much.

Thank you, I was curious about the OP's thoughts..

Although, its tricky here NOT to do yet another sweeping generalisation on a particular stream of person..I doubt if every only child in this world has been privileged, but...

i am one, so i actually prefer them, (easier to figure out). I think the issue of non jealousy (cause they got it all) is a huge catalyst on stuff. I couldn't be but with an only child (as far as i see it now).
maybe my world will be swiped off my feet soon.

privileged in terms of getting all the attention. surely not privileged on all the other stuff where majorities rule.

Thank you..

Of course, the privileges can be double-edged, enriching AND debilitating

But there is not doubt that an only child has all the focus..

and all the burden!

Thats what I meant by "debilitating"..

One more word in my vocub, thanks.

I married an only daughter. We had our own place, she worked and helped around the house... I felt like she was cheating even then. Her Mom died a year after we married. We moved into her dad's house to help him out. He is a heart patient. I gave it five years. She started allowing visits from a man "friend"...texting at night... I bought a house that she did not move into. Within 2 months of the purchase, I caught her at that "friends" home... She told me she wanted a divorce upon confrontation. She gets a free ride at her Dad's expense...he let's her. Considering I have equal time with my daughter.. not more - yet -, getting her to follow directions has been a huge challenge.. She wants siblings and I think it will tone things down some... Yes, I get child support...!! My ex hates that!!! I don't plan on dating an only daughter again - not likely-... No offense to one's that are civilized...only children...> Some with siblings can be spoiled too....I'll just try to be more cautious next time...

Her Mom was a role model compared to her dad... She called me a son she never had. Her Dad I don't think approved... My support when out the window when her mom died... It was about to anyway. You may have been raised different. So, like I said- no offense.. My brother-in-law is adopted and has step siblings... It can be a spoiled... any case.. which is way I said I'd have to be more careful next time... It is just with women who are spoiled regardless it can make a bad situation... That it all I can do... try to raise mine right and hope she won't stray from my example...which isn't always perfect either. Most of the drama was a result of her and her dad around and or his side of the family...aunts....>

YEAH, Don't knock us all. I'm an only child . I didn't get everything I wanted and my parents were sooooo strict.

It was lonely. We lived on a big farm. My best friends were my animals. I intertained myself with reading, drawing, painting and piano.

My husband was selfish to a degree and had to always be intertained. He had an older sister.

So yes I would date an only child/grown up that is

It is preferable to date an only child.I'm an only child.Need I say more?

My dad had two brothers...he doesn't get along with them...different lifestyles...choices...
I have a sister who is two years older than me...We have had problems, including it being like having two moms and two snitches when my dad got home...

I think it is great if there are some only children that can come out o.k.

That gives me hope in the event I don't have anymore kids....maybe mine CAN end up ok....

I think it is cool communicating with people outside the U.S....that is something new for me.

I have been divorced a year and have some walls to tear down...fears to overcome...what if's that may get answered...

P.S. I've been to Arkansas and have friends there... There ARE more animals than people... I'm a country type of guy so, that is ok with me....I'm teasing...God Bless,

good luck to you all....

Oh.........I just read your profile. Could this question be research for an article since you are a reporter??

I applaude you for your ingenuity getting a "Hook"for a story.

Since seeing this tidbit of information my participation in this thread is concluded

I'm just throwing a fit ...don't worry ...I'm an only child and I don't like being used as research.

I am a only child and when I was younger and dating they never asked me until later if I had any brothers or sisters. When I said no they just said I must have been a spoiled brat, and I was.

i'm an only child and all my local friends are only child

I still remember,when i was in high school , how surprised i was when i found my non-local(not shanghainese) friends had siblings

Actually quite a proportion of people born after 1980s in China, esp in large cities are only child.
And this generation is labeled as spoiled, selfish, too much ego........etc