Because according to my counsellor she (and so do I) think I do. I am an only child in my 40's with a mother who is also an only child and a father who never had much to do with his side of the family. It mainly seems to affect realtionships with others (currently my husband - it's a relate counsellor) but I recognise an ambivalence with friends. Also an inability to love unconditionally.
I struggle with the noise and fighting between my children and the 'interference' from my husband's family (he has two siblings) drives me mad!
I also worry about the future and not having any help/support with my ageing parents.
Does anyone else have any similar experience?
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Does anyone else struggle with being an adult only child?
didldidi · 02/11/2012 10:39
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