They say summer is the season of love. Romantic getaways, long walks on the beach, and late night bonfires all set the mood for young and old lovers alike. However, this 'season of love' is not filled with a lot of romance for the 124.6 million American adults who are single. So, for all the single folk who may feel a little isolated amidst the throngs of couples, here are 25 things all single people can relate to.
1. You feel like “Where’s Waldo” in a sea of couples.
2. Every time you see a couple, you involuntarily gag.
3. You know what it feels like to third, fifth, or even eleventh wheel.
4. Your friends and family constantly remind you that you're single.
“Can’t I set you up with this young man I met the other day? He was just the nicest boy. Oh sure, he just got out of jail... but beggars can’t be choosers, and you aren’t getting any younger honey.”
5. You’re pretty sure you’re going to die alone and have your body eaten by cats, and you’re starting to accept that.
6. In fact, you've already begun naming all your cats.
7. People say you just haven't met the right guy yet, but you're beginning to think he was hit by a bus.
8. You constantly ask your friends to set you up, but when they suggest someone you immediately veto the idea.
9. People say you’re too picky to ever date.
10. But you’re secretly glad you are, because relationships seem like too much work.
11. And you know that ultimately there are better things in life than love, like food.
12. Sometimes you feel too unlovable to ever date.
13. But most of the time, you’re too busy partying it up with your other single friends to care.
14. Then, you feel betrayed the moment your friends get in relationships.
How dare they leave you alone??
15. You compare yourself to certain people who are in relationships and think secretly, “wait but I’m way prettier/smarter/etc than her…how’d she do it?”
16. You haven’t dated in so long, you don’t know how to flirt.
17. Every time you see a guy, you briefly think, “Is he the one?” Then he opens his mouth and you’re like:
18. You constantly struggle between looking cute and looking like a hobo.
Is it more important to impress random cute strangers who you know you'll never talk to or be comfortable?
19. Plus ones seem like a slap in the face.
Thank you for reminding me that I have no one in my life.
20. You get random bouts of loneliness.
21. You're constantly amazed at how people meet people and 'just know' that person is the one.
22. It seems like everyone is always going on dates except for you.
23. But when they talk about their relationships and guy problems, they never seem happy.
24. At night, you're celebrating the fact that you can wear whatever you want, eat whatever you want, and do whatever you want.
25. And you know in the end you'll find someone somewhere if that's what you really want. So you better enjoy it while it lasts.
Even though it can be tough at times, make sure you relish the single life you have. Connect with friends, travel, learn, and live. Life is so much more than one relationship, so make sure you're living your single life to the fullest!
