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If you like being alone were you an only child?

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Babysharkdododont · 29/06/2019 19:29

The stars have somehow aligned to ight and I'm totally alone at home, no DP or DC, amazing.

My SIL caught wind of this and is suggesting all manner of things we could do so I won't be alone and lonely.

It got me thinking, the people I know who were only children (me included) seem to love being alone, and people I know from big families seem to hate it.

Is my theory correct or is my sample size too small? Grin

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icanthelpyou · 29/06/2019 19:51

Yes and yes

Riddleofthesands · 29/06/2019 19:52

One of 4 and treasure alone time (I do love my DH and DC to bits), I think it’s just my personality.

delilahbucket · 29/06/2019 19:52

My dp loves being alone and recharges his batteries on his own, but he's got an older sister. I love being with other people and recharge my batteries socialising. I have two siblings.

Kashali · 29/06/2019 19:54

I'm one of three and I love my own company.
it's lovely to be at one with yourself, and free to choose what to do, sheer heaven. We are all different.

Until I had kids I hated being on my own and would have rather have been with people I didn't particular like or Know, than be on my own.

user1471453601 · 29/06/2019 19:56

I'm the oldest of two and I'm v v happy with my own company. DD is an only and is like me. We both need time alone to recharge our batteries

PleaseGoogleIt · 29/06/2019 19:58

I'm one of four.. I absolutely love being alone - it rarely happens anymore though Sad

Ronsters · 29/06/2019 19:59

I've got two younger siblings and I prefer being alone, there are 3 and 4 years between me and my brother and sister. Growing up, they were very close and I was a bit off on my own as I was older. I liked being alone even then, though I am fairly close to my brother and sister now.

aliceelizaloves · 29/06/2019 20:01

Love being alone now that it is a rarity. I used to live alone and felt quite lonely being alone then but I am an introvert so definitely need time alone to conserve energy. I am one of three so not an only child.

ImportantWater · 29/06/2019 20:02

I like to be alone and am oldest of three. Even as a child I would say “let’s play schools, I am the headmistress, my bedroom is my study, you can come and see me at the start and end of term” and then hole up in my room reading.

Bezalelle · 29/06/2019 20:03

I grew up as an only child (discovered biological siblings later in life) and I bloody love being on my own.

heidbuttsupper · 29/06/2019 20:03

I love being alone. Not an only child

starfishcoffee · 29/06/2019 20:04

I was an only child for 15 years.

I don't particularly like being alone, I generally prefer to be around other people. There are times when I need alone time, but don't we all?

Whathappenedtooursummer · 29/06/2019 20:04

I am an only. Had many many dc to compensate. I joke on wistfully about enjoying my care home when the time comes!
I am self employed so can work /be alone most days!
Never get peace at home!

TankGirl97 · 29/06/2019 20:07

I’m one of four and I love being alone. Now I have three children it’s the thing I miss most!

CleopatrasBookWorm · 29/06/2019 20:07

I grew up with 5 siblings and two nieces not much younger than me (one actually a year younger) who were always around and i now love being alone. I was EXTREMELY happy to finally have my own bedroom at 18years old and one of the first things i did was get a lock on my door. Along with my siblings it was also annoying to always have their friends constantly around i couldn't even watch TV in the living room or be in the kitchen and i was always kicked out of my bedroom by the sister i shared with because she was always sleeping during the day and out partying at night. I remember doing my homework in the upstairs hallway many times.

Doormat247 · 29/06/2019 20:13

I love being alone but I'm one of 3. My bf is the same and he's not an only child either.

thecatneuterer · 29/06/2019 20:16

Yes. I was an only child and I really need my own space for a lot of the time. I really don't want to cohabit, ever and definitely never wanted children. I enjoy social situations but I do need plenty of alone time.

soundsystem · 29/06/2019 20:20

I like being alone and, while not an only child, I am the oldest by 10 years so was by myself a lot as a child.

However, my mum mum also likes being alone and she's one of 4, all close in age

Gaelforce · 29/06/2019 20:21

I'm one of 4. I love being alone.
My DH and DCs are out all day tomorrow from 11am to around 6.
I can't wait. I'm already plotting book and nice food. I love them v much.Grin

RuthW · 29/06/2019 20:22

Only child. Love being on my own. I have an only (adult) child. She is very happy on her own.

GrouchyKiwi · 29/06/2019 20:22

I'm one of seven and I mostly love being alone (especially after a hard day with the children). But I hate it when DH has been out several times in the same week.

Henlie · 29/06/2019 20:23

My husband and I are both from big families....between us we have 9 siblings. We both enjoy time on our own..... It was rare growing up that I had any time to myself, but since living on my own from my early 20s I love having my own space.

SmellbowSmellbow123 · 29/06/2019 20:23

Eldest of 2 here and I love my own company!

BabyBlackCat · 29/06/2019 20:24

I love being alone and I’m one of five Grin

Entschuldigung · 29/06/2019 20:24

I'm one of 4 and I love being on my own.

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