20 Gifs Perfectly Describing Being An Only Child | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

20 Gifs Perfectly Describing Being An Only Child

#onlychildproblems am I right?

448
20 Gifs Perfectly Describing Being An Only Child
Katechka"s My rants:being an only child


1. You can entertain yourself pretty easily

You never had siblings around to play with, so you learned to entertain yourself.

2. You might be a little selfish

Ok, so this is at least true for me. When I was younger, sometimes I had a hard time sharing, I still catch myself having trouble now. But mainly I don't like sharing my friends. Oh, and food. "Joey doesn't share food!", does apply to me.

3. You probably had imaginary friends as a kid

I don't know about you, but for me, it was a small mouse. But not the gross kind, more like the larger, fat kind like Gus from Cinderella.


4. You're probably a little spoiled

Ok, this is a common misconception about only kids. Everyone thinks we always have gifts raining down and that our parents give us whatever we want. Not really true, but compared to a family who has maybe three kids, yeah it looks like we get spoiled, so compared to others, yeah we are spoiled.

5. You never had to compete for attention

You never had to worry about yelling, "look at me, no! look at me mom!"

6. But then again, all of the attention is on you

So, you never had to compete for attention, but that's kind of because your parents were always looking at you, even when you kind of wanted to escape. Without siblings to share it, the spotlight could become kind of hot.

7. Your parents always knew who did it

There was never any chance to point the finger at someone else. You either did or didn't do it, no way getting around that one.

8. You get told how lucky you are often

You were always told how lucky you are... Yeah, you know nothing.

9. Your pets really are your siblings

For me, my dog was everything to me, almost like a big brother, he protected me and I would tell him my secrets. And if your pet is a part of the family, then it's probably also the favorite.

10. You might have been (and still are) a little socially awkward

Maybe you made it out normal! And that's great, good for you! But for me, without a sibling to tell me I was being weird, I stayed weird which did affect my social life.

11. There's a lot of responsibility on your shoulders

You're it! Whatever you accomplish, you're parents instantly jump on it and tell everyone they can, which isn't always fun... You feel pressured to succeed and be the best because, you're kind of it. You don't have a sibling to compare to and say, "hey, I'm doing better than that dummy over there." or a sibling who is the best, allowing your parents to pin their hopes and dreams on them, allowing you to be the slacker.

12. Vacations can be awkward...

Most people don't understand how lucky they are to have family vacations. When your dad makes that awkward joke, wears that horrible vacation shirt, or wants to take horrible touristy photos, you don't have anyone else who understood how lame it was. You actually had to laugh at his jokes! Also, traveling alone with your parents? At least with a sibling you could go explore, but as an only child? Your parents are your escorts.

13. You're probably really good at talking to adults

You were probably super polite and the kid everyone's mom compares their kid to. Thanks to being around your parents the majority of the time, you were kind of are a mini adult.

14. Friend's siblings are weird

Maybe it's just me, but I had no idea how to act around my friends' siblings. It was especially awkward when they fought because you had no idea what to do.

16. You don't like telling people you're an only child

Usually, you get one of two responses. The good, "What I can't believe you're an only child!" Or the dreaded. "Oh, that makes sense..."

17. Your parents probably still are overprotective

For me, I had to keep my parents updated constantly, otherwise I wasn't leaving the house gain. Who knows, within those 10 minutes, I could have been thrown in a ditch and died... You also had to give a list of friends who would be there. Who else used the "but this really responsible person" is going excuse? You know the one friend your parents trust? Mentioning their name usually opened some doors (literally).

18. You probably have at least one friend who is practically your sibling (also you're crazy loyal)

They've been with you for what fees like forever. They actually call your parents mom or dad and will go on trips with you. They stay the night, you fight, you laugh, you cry, and they're one of the few people you really trust. Sometimes you forget you actually didn't know this person at one point. And you know that you would do anything for each other.

19. You're probably in your head more than anyone else

Is it just me who talks to myself constantly? I feel like there's always an inner monologue, sometimes dialogue, running through my head and sometimes it slips out.

20. You're probably smarter than most

Look, I'm gonna be honest. We're a pretty smart bunch! Most studies show that only children score higher and have larger vocabularies.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

446008
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

19537
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

43164
Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos
StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

7 Types Of Students You Will Meet In College

You wish you could be #5, but you know you're probably a #6.

22295
cool group of lazy college students in class
StableDiffusion

There are thousands of universities around the world, and each school boasts its own traditions and slogans. Some schools pride themselves on sports, while others emphasize their research facilities. While there is a myriad of differences among each and every school, there will always these seven types of students in class.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Rhyme Without Reason Greek Life Function Ideas

When you have no ideas for what to wear to this date function

322665
A dog and a frog
Healthy Pets

I am going to a rhyme without reason date function and I have looked at so many different rhyming words and I figured there need to be a new list of words. At these functions, there are usually at least two rockers and boxers and an umpteenth amount of dogs and frogs. I have come up with a list of creative and unique ideas for these functions.

If you like what you see, get a shopping cart going with these costumes.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments