Were you an only child? 
No, I was not an only child. I had 4 other siblings. Were you an only child?
Yes, I always wanted to have a sibling. 
Siblings are great sources of companionship. And can be a big influence!
I can see that, it's nice to have a sibling show you the ropes. I had friends my age, but not many that were older than me.
Yeah there is a great emotional bond between siblings. I am glad to have some. It's not all great though!
It's a special bond to have though. I have my few close friends and cousins, but having a brother or sister is a unique experience.
Yes, by growing up together it really gives you a chance to get close.
I can see that. I had the full attention of my parents, but that comes with added pressure as well.
Only child
An only child is a person with no siblings, either biological or adopted. 
Children who have half-siblings or step-siblings, either living at the same house or a different house - especially those who were born considerably later - may have a similar family environment to only children, as may children who have much younger siblings from both of the same parents (generally ten or more years).
Overview.
Throughout history, only children were relatively uncommon. From around the middle of the
the eldest child. A commonly held rule of thumb is that it should be 10 years between the children. Another criteria may be that the child is born long after the first clutch of children and thus is not part of the companionship of their older siblings, missing out on the sibling bonding stage during childhood, developing more as a single child.
Causes.
Sladdbarn can be born because the parents mistakenly believe that they can no longer have children due to their age and stop using contraceptives. Another reason for a