Growing up as only child has its pros and cons, you hear every joke in the book while being able to have a close connection with your family that someone with siblings will ever experience. Even though I do find myself wondering what it would be like living life with sibling I have come to terms that the only child life is my lifestyle and what you’re about to read is as real as it gets. I created a list mixed with the benefits and the not so beneficial reasons as to why being an only child is pretty rad.

1. You are extremely spoiled.

I put this as the first one because I am pretty sure I could be a millionaire at this comment if given a dollar for every time I’ve heard that one. To clear it up, no we do not get special treatment for being the only kid in the household.

2. Your pet is a sibling.

“Where is your sister.” “go pet your sister.” “Your sister loves you.” These are the many lines I hear every day that, even though I should be use to it by now, I still find myself cringing at the fact my parents refer to my dog as my sister. It's as if my parents feel bad for not having more kids so they make up for it by calling our 4-year-old dog and sister of mine.

3. Your life revolves around pictures.

There are pictures of you everywhere! Senior pictures, baby pictures, those horrible school pictures and probably the pictures you post on Facebook that your mom thought was so cute so she printed it out for her own keepsake. When people come over for the first time the pictures on the walls are the dead giveaway you are an only child if they didn’t already know that.

4. You’re close to your parents.

This is probably one of the best feelings in the world. To be able to laugh and have inside jokes and it not be weird to have it just be you and your parents for a movie night or sit-down dinner. Being an only child you have the advantage of having this luxury.

5. Meeting another "only child" is So. Exciting.

It’s an instant friendship a bond like no other. “You’re an only child?” “No way, same!” And then bam! Instant connection.

6. Alone time is forever.

While parents are at work you literally have the house to do whatever. Never have to worry about your siblings coming home. So if you’re wanting to lounge naked all day, sing along to T-Swift in a big t-shirt and underwear or simply just sleep, the house and quiet is all there for you.

7. What’s yours is yours.

This one is probably my favorite part of being an only child, never having to share. I couldn’t imagine having to share a bathroom; I wouldn’t do very well with that. You never have to worry about your little sister stealing your favorite shirt or pair of shorts. You don’t mind spending your money on nice things because you know only you will be touching that item.These are the main topics of living the real life as an only child. There’s so much more to being an only child, but I am sure those who are reading this with siblings are scratching their heads or trying to figure out a way to become an only child (just kidding). While on the other hand the only children are just shaking their heads and probably blushing at how this is seriously our lifestyle.

Peace out,

An only child