Ahh, the joys of being single. You have the freedom to do pretty much anything you want, from backpacking around Asia to climbing the corporate ladder. But sadly, not everyone sees it from your own perspective.
The world just doesn’t get it. You’re satisfied and happy with single-hood, but there are times you just can’t help but cringe…
#1. When it’s Valentines Day and everyone’s falling in love with the commercial B.S.
You dread V-day because you can’t stand all the stupid hearts-and-cupids decorations everywhere. Your favorite restaurant is overbooked. You have to wait long queues, even at the grocery store. And to make things worse, all the flowers everywhere are triggering your pollen allergies.
#2. When Aunt Lucy gives you unsolicited advice on dating.
Family affairs are always awkward, but it gets particulary bad when your old relatives decide to start dishing out advice on how to snag the man of your dreams. Aunt Lucy still thinks it must be your unsatisfactory potato-peeling skills.
#3. When your co-workers get excited to see you hanging out with the new guy
You know you don’t need to explain yourself, but deep inside you can’t help but feel awkward.
#4. When your nosy neighbor gives you a pitiful look after seeing you walk alone on a Saturday night.
Your happy, single self is just too busy to stop and tell them: “Hey, I don’t just settle for anyone”.
#5. When your friends expect you to own the dance floor when “All The Single Ladies” gets played.
You do your best to politely tell them “Thanks but that song is way outdated on my playlist.”
#6. When your old high school classmate drops hints that your ex just got married.
You just don’t understand why everyone is equating your single-hood with emotional baggage. Puh-lees.
#7. When some random guy asks if you’re lesbian.
Sometimes you say “yes” just to see their reaction. You use this trick to put off annoying, drunk males at the bar.
#8. When you become the default bride’s maid to your bridezilla friend.
And to add insult to injury, the bride’s family also expects you to file a leave so you can take care of the bachelorette party and all of it’s racy details.
#9. When your father assumes you’re going to become a nun or missionary in Africa.
And you know your father’s more happy with this idea than having you get married to someone who can’t pass his unreasonably high standards.
#10. When your big brother starts meddling with your love life, and why you do or do not have a boyfriend.
But you know he just wanted you to come over to their house so you can babysit their kids for a while.
#11. When you get unwanted emails like this…
You also get invites to join Tinder and speed dating networks every second of the day.
#12. When your best friend’s husband pairs you off with his single second cousin or fratmate during Thanksgiving.
You hate it, but eventually give in, just to hear the end of it. Plus, free food.
#13. When you walk into some smoochy couple who obviously don’t know how to get a room.
And you just can’t help but feel embarrassed for them.
Everyone may not understand why you’re single for now but so what? You’re totally enjoying every minute of it .
