Being an only child AND parents spilt

[steve1234]

Is anyone else on here in a situation similar to me, where you are an only child and your parents are split?

I am an only child, and my parents split when I was very young, about 5 i think.
I think this has shaped my personality (is this possible?), as I have no motivation and confidence, im quite a selfish person, i'm not really a 'man' as I don't have a father figure (i see my dad about once a month), im rubbish at talking to girls (im a bit 'love shy').
Although many people with siblings would love to be an only child (well, thats what they say to me), I really wish I could have an older brother to talk to about stuff, or older sister, whatever.

I know this is the modern world now, where many people don't have a 'normal' family anymore. But, as I live in a very 'middle class' area of the UK, NONE of my friends are in a situation like me. Their parents are still together, and they have a sibling or more, and I just dont feel 'normal'. I really wish I could have a normal family, with a brother or sister, parents still together, and living in a family sized house.

So, is there anyone else here in a similar situation, and is there anything I can do to just get over it. I know there is no point worrying about something that will probably never happen, but I just can't help it :(

[Eskimo]

It's very possible that since your parents divorced and that you are an only child that it could have affected your behavior later in life. Also it's normal to want to have a complete family, my parents might divorce soon and I may never see my sisters again. My advice would be to see a counselor and sort your feelings out.