Would you date an only child? (46)
masonmcleod: Is it different dating an only child? Would you date an only child?
Why not? An only child, or 12 Brothers and Sisters makes no difference!
Doesn't make a difference.
In fact, not interested to know about a number of siblings unless it's something they want to talk about.
In fact, not interested to know about a number of siblings unless it's something they want to talk about.
Laura25: Doesn't make a difference.
In fact, not interested to know about a number of siblings unless it's something they want to talk about.
In fact, not interested to know about a number of siblings unless it's something they want to talk about.
good answer , yes it does not matter
Haha, Maybe I should have refraised that to "adult only child."
No this wasn't for a report, I'm an adult only child. It feels very different being in a relationship with someone that has grown up with brothers / sisters. I feel that they have very different values and expectations of life than I do. I would prefer to date an adult only child anyday! Thats my opinion. I just flipped my question to see what the majority of people would think.
-Mason
No this wasn't for a report, I'm an adult only child. It feels very different being in a relationship with someone that has grown up with brothers / sisters. I feel that they have very different values and expectations of life than I do. I would prefer to date an adult only child anyday! Thats my opinion. I just flipped my question to see what the majority of people would think.
-Mason
petalbabe: Im just curious, OP... Why do you think it would be different dating an only child, rather than one with siblings? Im interested...
My buddy's wife is an only child... a real daddy's girl. Her old man spoiled her rotten and she never wants to do anything fun with her husband or with him & his friends. I am an only child too and I turned out NOTHING like my friend's wife... I don't want someone being my maid or my butler.
liakos: Actually it IS different dating an only child. So thumbs up to the thread author. Only children have different attitudes to jealousy and uniqueness. They have also been privileged, which is smthing that must be taken into account.
Interesting point, liakos. I'm an only child, but haven't had any complaints from men I've dated in the past (except from one who was too clingy). I would date an only child.
Isn't that against the law in most civilized countries?
I would never date anyone who was only a child!!
I would never date anyone who was only a child!! Rhiannon3: I was an only child too, and believe me - it has just as many pros and cons as being any other child. Being the focus of attention is not all its cracked up to be - a lot of the time it's like living in a goldfish bowl or being a lab. rat - isolated, but under constant observation. Everything you do, good or bad, is magnified. It's also a myth that only children "get everything" - a lot of parents are keen to avoid this and go too far the other way.
One thing I think a lot of only children (but not all!) share is that they are often more emotionally and socially self sufficient, and therefore can appear detached. When you've grown up with more time on your own than other kids, you get used to amusing yourself with your own thoughts and fantasies that you aren't used to sharing. I think for this reason, only children are often more creative than average - you play the same games as other kids - you just have to play all the roles yourself, or use your imagination to fill in the gaps!
Dating an only child can't be that bad - China has a "one child" policy - and there are still a heck of a lot of Chinese - so they manage it somehow!
One thing I think a lot of only children (but not all!) share is that they are often more emotionally and socially self sufficient, and therefore can appear detached. When you've grown up with more time on your own than other kids, you get used to amusing yourself with your own thoughts and fantasies that you aren't used to sharing. I think for this reason, only children are often more creative than average - you play the same games as other kids - you just have to play all the roles yourself, or use your imagination to fill in the gaps!
Dating an only child can't be that bad - China has a "one child" policy - and there are still a heck of a lot of Chinese - so they manage it somehow!
Very nice and well-thought out answer, Rhiannon. I'm an only child and I know I can be very imaginative and creative. I used to write short stories when I was in high school. Now I paint :)
I might be a little selfish..but I do always try to think of others (especially if I'm dating someone) and consider their wishes needs.
masonmcleod: Haha, Maybe I should have refraised that to "adult only child."
No this wasn't for a report, I'm an adult only child. It feels very different being in a relationship with someone that has grown up with brothers / sisters. I feel that they have very different values and expectations of life than I do. I would prefer to date an adult only child anyday! Thats my opinion. I just flipped my question to see what the majority of people would think.
-Mason
No this wasn't for a report, I'm an adult only child. It feels very different being in a relationship with someone that has grown up with brothers / sisters. I feel that they have very different values and expectations of life than I do. I would prefer to date an adult only child anyday! Thats my opinion. I just flipped my question to see what the majority of people would think.
-Mason
Not to me.
I dated both - men who have siblings and the ones who do not.
The are very different people personality-wise in both categories, absolutely not related to this "siblings" criteria.
well ,i wouldn't mind dating an only child or not.
but i'm afraid it's more difficult to deal with mother in law if my future husband is an only child
it's very likely that his mother might be very picky and hard to please just becoz the son is her whole world
but i'm afraid it's more difficult to deal with mother in law if my future husband is an only child
it's very likely that his mother might be very picky and hard to please
just becoz the son is her whole worldI am an only child and so not see any problem in it.
Would you date an only child?
No.......... I stopped dating children long ago.
No.......... I stopped dating children long ago.
RebeccaWYR: well ,i wouldn't mind dating an only child or not.
but i'm afraid it's more difficult to deal with mother in law if my future husband is an only child
it's very likely that his mother might be very picky and hard to please just becoz the son is her whole world
but i'm afraid it's more difficult to deal with mother in law if my future husband is an only child
it's very likely that his mother might be very picky and hard to please just becoz the son is her whole world
At least she will not compare you to her other daughter-in-law... possibly not into your favor
Would you date an only child?
Of course not.
I only date adults.
Of course not.
I only date adults.
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One thing I think a lot of only children (but not all!) share is that they are often more emotionally and socially self sufficient, and therefore can appear detached. When you've grown up with more time on your own than other kids, you get used to amusing yourself with your own thoughts and fantasies that you aren't used to sharing. I think for this reason, only children are often more creative than average - you play the same games as other kids - you just have to play all the roles yourself, or use your imagination to fill in the gaps!
Dating an only child can't be that bad - China has a "one child" policy - and there are still a heck of a lot of Chinese - so they manage it somehow!