I'm an only child, and I worry about who I'll be with when my parents die. What can I do?

I'm an only child too. I understand what you're saying but don't worry, you'll find someone worth spending the rest of your life with. Ask me where? In your mirror :)

The fact that you're an only child doesn't mean anything. You still have your friends, you will always be meeting new friends and you'll have your own family, You will always have somebody who cares about you and you'll never be alone.

Death is a natural phase of life. Death gives meaning to life. So treasure the time that you have? When they're gone... grieve, cry, lean on your friends and remember that at least you treasured all the time that you had with them , and now have awesome memories to fall back on? Acceptance is hard, but that's the only way we can get through it. Loss is inevitable... when it comes, and not before, you pass through the five stages of grief until finally you are filled with acceptance.. then there's no pain left, just nostalgia and a smile when you think of what you had the chance to experience.

I am an only child as well. I am hoping that by the time my parents leave this world I will be married so I will have a husband to be with. Do you have any other family members you are close to?

Define yourself by more than a relationship. Even if you won't be fulfilling the role of child, you'll still be a cousin, a niece/nephew, a grandchild, a friend, a teacher, a colleague, an acquaintance, a confidante, a lover, a volunteer... You are so much more than your relationship to one group of people. Take the time to define yourself as a unit on your own.

You're never alone in this world. If you don't have any friends you feel you can lean on for support, find a hobby! Get out there and discover a group of like-minded people who enjoy the same things you do.

You've surely still got some aunts, uncles, cousins... They probably won't let you all by yourself if your parents would die and you'd be alone. And maybe even good friends of yours would help you out

I believe that your parents will make sure you are able to go through life able to handle things accordingly, they will make sure you grow up (if not already) to be a respectable woman or man. You'll be alright in the end with the help of others even after their passing.

Talk to maybe a school counselor, close relative (aunt, uncle, etc), or even your own parent! Chances are your parent has thought about the same thing and sitting down at the table with them and talking about this is a great Idea!

Do you have other family members who you are close to, such as cousins, aunts and uncles, or grandparents? Do you have any step or half siblings? How about family friends, or friends of yours who you are close to? All of these people who are important to you make up your family, even if they are not your blood relatives. The people who you love and surround yourself with will be the same people who are there with and for you even after your parents pass on.