Does a relationship with an only child feel like you're being rejected half the time?

[Henbird]

So, my BF is an only child. He is very generous, charming with other people, talks a LOT when we're out (in company or just the two of us) but withdraws the moment we're alone, preferring his iPad to my company! Is this a typical only child needing space, or should I take the hint? He says he loves me and that I'm his best friend etc etc but this is the first experience I've ever had of being 'cut out' and it makes me feel quite lonely.

Let's not make it into a fight between people who prefer company when company is around and people who like their own space even when with a loved one. Neither is right, neither is better, just different. But you need to be happy with who your partner is, not who you hope they would be.

My ds is 20 and an only child and is the opposite of that That is a personality type

One of his favourite phrases was 'I'm an only child and always get what I want' and also 'I like being alone'

I am one of 4 and life being on my own sometimes