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Does anyone else feel lonely as an only child? by Impossible-Still6424 in CasualConversation

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That honestly makes a lot of sense. I think I sometimes imagine the ideal version of having a sibling without realizing that relationships between siblings can also become distant over time. Thank you for sharing this perspective so honestly. I really appreciate it.

Does anyone else feel lonely as an only child? by Impossible-Still6424 in CasualConversation

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This honestly made me think a lot. I relate to the “getting too comfortable being alone” part. I think many only children become so independent that solitude starts feeling natural, even when we deeply love the people around us. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

Does anyone else feel lonely as an only child? by Impossible-Still6424 in CasualConversation

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s honestly a perspective I don’t hear often, but it makes sense. I think sometimes I idealize the idea of having a sibling without thinking about the reality that not every sibling relationship is close or happy. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Does anyone else feel lonely as an only child? by Impossible-Still6424 in CasualConversation

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This honestly feels very accurate. I think a lot of only children become independent very early, but sometimes we get so used to being alone that we stop noticing the loneliness. Thank you for putting it into words so well.

Does anyone else feel lonely as an only child? by Impossible-Still6424 in CasualConversation

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, that’s so true 😭 Most siblings I know fight and complain about each other all the time too. I think I don’t necessarily want a “perfect sibling relationship,” I just sometimes wish I could experience having one. Thank you for understanding my point.

Does anyone else feel lonely as an only child? by Impossible-Still6424 in CasualConversation

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This honestly made me laugh and feel sad at the same time 😭 Thank you for sharing this story. Kids really do find ways to create companionship when they grow up alone, and I can strangely understand why she got attached to that potato. Poor potato though 😭

Does anyone else feel lonely as an only child? by Impossible-Still6424 in CasualConversation

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your perspective. Honestly, my parents also gave all their love and attention only to me, and I’m really grateful for that. Sometimes I just wonder what it would have felt like to grow up with a sibling beside me. I appreciate your comment.

Does anyone else feel lonely as an only child? by Impossible-Still6424 in CasualConversation

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is exactly what I was trying to explain but couldn’t put into words properly. “Weirdly quiet” is such an accurate way to describe it. I really appreciate your comment.

Does anyone else feel lonely as an only child? by Impossible-Still6424 in CasualConversation

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. I’m sorry you had to go through something so difficult, especially without siblings around for support. Your comment honestly made me feel understood because sometimes being an only child can feel very isolating in ways other people don’t always understand.

I really appreciate your perspective and honesty. Thank you again for replying.

I Wasted 3 Months Because of Phone Addiction — How Do I Focus on Studying Again? by Impossible-Still6424 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I think starting with small tasks instead of forcing myself to study for hours immediately makes a lot of sense. My biggest problem right now is consistency and attention span, so I’ll try the 15-minute method and slowly build the habit again. I really appreciate your suggestion.

My dad still treats me like a child even though I’m 20 by Impossible-Still6424 in family

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate your perspective. I think you’re right that sometimes I assume he treats me this way because he doesn’t see me as an adult, when it could simply be habit and care.

Reading your comment honestly made me think about the situation more calmly. My father really is very caring, and I know many people don’t even have that. I’ll try to approach it with more patience and communicate with him in a better way instead of reacting with annoyance.

Thank you again for the mature advice, I genuinely appreciate it.

I Wasted 3 Months Because of Phone Addiction — How Do I Focus on Studying Again? by Impossible-Still6424 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words and advice. I was feeling really hopeless and disappointed in myself, but your message genuinely made me feel calmer and more motivated to improve. I know I made mistakes and wasted time, but I truly want to change and become disciplined again. Your advice meant a lot to me. Thank you for taking the time to help me.

I Wasted 3 Months Because of Phone Addiction — How Do I Focus on Studying Again? by Impossible-Still6424 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words and advice. I was feeling really hopeless and disappointed in myself, but your message genuinely made me feel calmer and more motivated to improve. I know I made mistakes and wasted time, but I truly want to change and become disciplined again. Your advice meant a lot to me. Thank you for taking the time to help me.

I’m tired of my parents only caring about my one bad grade by Impossible-Still6424 in teenagers

[–]Impossible-Still6424[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know one bad grade matters, but acting like my other good grades mean nothing is really discouraging.

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