Every time I meet someone new, and we talk about siblings, I can never really relate. Why is that? Because I am an only child. I always get the same response, "Wow, that must have been so lonely." Well, not really. Let me tell you some perks of being an only child.

1. You become your own best friend.

As sad as that sounds, it really is a good thing. You learn not to depend on another person for happiness and grow comfortable with being alone. Not saying I do not like spending time with others, but at the end of the day I am my best friend.

2. You never have to fight with siblings.

Obviously I never had to fight over the remote or what channel to watch, so I had it pretty easy in that department.

3. You pretty much get all the attention always.

Sometimes people think too much attention is in fact, too much. But I liked being able to have my parents always interested in my life. Sometimes they can be overprotective, but I am their one and only, so it is understandable.

4. You don't have to live up to other siblings.

You do not have to here about how Sarah is a doctor all time, and that you should be more like her. Being an only child, your parents will be proud because you paved the way without having anyone else to influence your decisions or accomplishments.

5. You never have to share a room or bathroom.

There is no need to share a bed room with any one. No siblings, no battle for a shower. I do know how to share though, but sometimes it is a little difficult and I have to fight the only child in me. College was fun sharing a bathroom for the first time.

6. Your pet is your sibling.

My dog was my best friend growing up, and I considered her a sibling. I could play with her, dress her up, and she never complained.

7. You bond better with adults or people older than you.

For some reason, I have always been able to connect and form friendships with people older than me. I do not really have a fear of talking to adults either because I was around them constantly growing up.

8. You learn to be comfortable on your own.

Not that you cannot be comfortable on your own if you have siblings, but I never feel like I have to be around people to be okay. You gain a deeper understanding for solitude, and being yourself, because that is who have at the end of the day.