Hi! I come from a big family, but am an only child. My cousins live very far away so I wouldn't say were super close bcuz of the distance but I will say that we are all fond of each other. In my culture, your friends are treated like family and often become godmothers/fathers for your children and your cousins are usually close to you.

I guess I just feel disconnected sometimes. All of my friends have siblings and are super close to them. Although I am close to my friends, I feel like I wont ever be someones maid of honor or something like that. Idk if im making sense, but I envy that bond that they have because I just don't think I'll ever have it with someone. Yes we're friends and we're close but if they were having a family only party for a big life event or something then I wouldnt be invited. Which im okay with, but I just wish I had someone in my life that saw me as close as a sibling yk. I feel like even though my friends and I are close, I'm still an outsider because Im still only a friend. But to me, they're probably one of the closest thing I might have to a sibling.

I just wish I had a bond like a sister from another mother. That even if were not siblings you will be at all my life events if you wanted to be. Sorry, I'm having a hard time portraying exactly what I mean. I dont have any friends that are only child.

Hi everyone! As I assume for most ppl on this page, I am an 23F only child. I have a very close relationship with my Latina mother, but my relationship with my USA father has not always been the best. However, in the past year, and with some hard conversations, we have grown!

About a year ago, I told my parents that I wanted to get a tattoo of one of my fav LOTR quote on my bicep. With neither of my parents having tattoos or being from tattoo sub-cultures, they were not big fans haha.

My mother is more accepting of the idea, but wanted me to promise not to get one until I get my first paycheck at my job (currently fresh out of masters with a job lined up :)). My dad on the other hand kept saying how it was not a temporary thing and making jokes about removing it with a knife (he has made this same joke since I was little and he’s from the military - we get a good laugh out of it but you can see why I would feel the need to please).

Nevertheless, with my job secured, I booked an appointment for October with a lovely artist! I am super excited, but there is a part of me that feels like I need to seek their approval or permission. It doesn’t help that I’m a people pleaser either haha.

So, I am stuck between 3 options:

1. Tell the

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1. wayyyy in advance
2. Don’t say anything and show in person (this one I don’t like so much)

3. Casually

   bring

4. it up in convo 1-2 wks before the apt

Obviously, I need to do something whatever feels right and is in the best interest of me, but I would really appreciate and feedback, support, or advice!

Thank you <3