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By: fancypantalones
Written on February 18th, 2010

Very interesting....just doing random research and noticed that most of the profile pics by 'Only Children' are not the typical head shots but pictures of scenery/pets/objects that perhaps represent how the individual Only sees himself??? 

Which reminds me of something i read earlier on another site with the theme of only child experiences:

"With no peer witness inside the family, s/he can remain invisible to her/himself"

 



  1. HMMMMMMM


 

By: fancypantalones
Age: 36-40 , Female
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    Fran54
    Fran54

    I haven't really thought about it. Maybe, if it is relevant, it could be that as onlies we value our space and privacy more, because we are less used to being 'intruded' upon?

    May 12, 2012
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    jollyone
    jollyone

    A very interesting observation I must sat. My profile pic looks like my female cat I love her very much that's why I chose it.

    May 21, 2010
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    fancypantalones
    fancypantalones

    Cynical-



    That is why I posted this in the 'only child' section. Looking for understanding among fellow onlies...those with no 'peer witness' in the family.

    Feb 21, 2010
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    StoicCynic
    StoicCynic

    Interesting, but may or may not be relevant. I'm not an only child, but I know a lot of people on the internet just don't like to put their photos out for all to see. Personally, I feel invisible often, but for different reasons. I also find it much more expressive to show a picture of something I can relate to or that I feel describes me. Still, very cool thoughts.

    Feb 19, 2010
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    invisiblewife
    invisiblewife

    OK...that is a freaky post that made me go ...HMMMMMMMMMMM......look at my screen name! :)

    I have always felt invisible...very strange...

    Feb 18, 2010
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    mistygrey
    mistygrey

    That's an interesting observation, fancy...now you've got me noticing it it too :) I think it would also make a great story for the EP group "I Think About Things That Make Me Go Hmmm" :)

    Feb 18, 2010
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