This has to be the one of the truest things I've ever read
Struggles Of Being An Only Child In Your Early 20s
Nieces and Nephews.
If you’re in your early twenties, friends’ older siblings are probably in the baby-making stage of life. Because Facebook needs more infant pictures, they are now two kinds: A) The “look at my beautiful child” and B) the “I’m an AUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
You grew up with cousins that treated you like a sibling, (the always trusty “I’m not weird” disclaimer) but when they have children, you feel completely presumptuous calling yourself “Aunt (Your Name Here)”... Then again, you’re used to being slightly removed from situations right? Ugh.
Skeptical Coworkers
It will happen at your first team happy hour or lunch. You will be asked the typical “So do you have any siblings?” and as soon as you answer “no”, the following responses will occur... if you’re lucky, you will swap stories with the other only about awkward vacations where you were forced to sleep in the same bed as your parents.
Awkward Vacations
only great vacation you can take must be financially supported by your parents. Which means, you have to invite them
Networking
This is especially discouraging if you have close friends with older siblings. Networking is extremely time consuming and can feel like an overwhelming task to complete alone.
Always the bridesmaid, never the maid of honor.
If you’re lucky, you have one best friend, with no sisters, who you know will undoubtedly be your maid-of-honor and you will be hers. However, if not, will you always be second string to the sisters?
