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Do you think your birth order affected you? Do you think your partner's birth order affected them? How so?
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Yes I do, I am a firm believer in the affects of birth order. I had major middle child syndrome when I was younger, still a little to this day. My fiance is a firstborn and he has lots of first born male tendencies such as being a very ambitious person but not always knowing how to make the plan that will get him to his goal. My older brother us the same way.
He needs siblings. I'm not kidding. Being first is awesome though.
Yeah, I think mine did- I looked up to my siblings a lot, I'm 4/5. I know my wife was affected by her birth order. She is the baby of the family and for sure gets more affection from her parents.
This birth order stuff is fascinating. I think it definitely has an effect. I am the oldest, and probably bossy. My boyfriend is an only child and you can tell he enjoys solitude. What is the effect of 4/5?
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Jan 14, 2012
Female, 41-50 years, Dating, CA, US | Jan 14, 2012
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Yes. First borns are known to be independent, organized, and in control of their life & situations...some of my weaknesses also fall into the qualities of a first born as well. I can sometimes be competitive & aggressive instead of just being passive. He's a middle child - independent, most likely to wheel & deal, agreeable, diplomatic, willing to compromise, handles disappointment well, and has realistic expectations...yep, he has pretty much all those qualities (:
You say the most kind things about me and I greatly appreciate. Your an amazing girl who is extremely kind, caring, and affectionate.
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, TN, US | Jan 24, 2012
Male, 41-50 years, Dating, TN, US | Jan 24, 2012
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I think it does affect the way we act. I was the first born girl in myfamily so i have a lot of ambitious and parental tendiences. My boyfriend is the youngest and he acts just like i do so i dont think it affected him.
I think it affects me (I'm the older one), and perhaps my boyfriend is fairly placid and easy going because he's a middle child between two sisters.
Yes, I grew up an only child and was always the center of attention, so I still always want to be number 1 to everyone which sometimes causes me to do too much to please others.
My partner is the oldest, but I don't think it really effected him.
My partner is the oldest, but I don't think it really effected him.
Yes, by being an only-child for most of our adolescent life.
Nope. I have no idea why it would.
No idea
Fuck yea
im a middle child, so def, haha.. and definitely her as well.. Shes the eldest, which explains why she has her shit together, and people see her that way.. but it also explains why she never admits when shes wrong, and just tries to force her way...
No I think my birth order effected how other people treat me and same with my fiancé.
We are both the youngest but we both had such a gap in siblings it is crazy what we have in common
Yes definitely. His I'm not sure. They all have attitude not just the youngest
