9 Struggles Of Being The Single Friend
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9 Struggles Of Being The Single Friend

Yes, I can take your picture and no, I don't know why I'm still single.

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9 Struggles Of Being The Single Friend
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1. You are the designated couple photographer.

Because behind every cute couple Instagram picture, there is a single friend with a camera. "Are you sure you didn't bring me just to take your picture?" is a frequently asked question, but now you are an expert in how to pose the couple in order to get the perfect "relationship goals" picture.

2. You are used to being set up with people.

All of your friends love to play match maker. They promise you that they know someone that is perfect for you, but they are really trying to set you up with their boyfriend's friend so you guys can double date.

3. You third wheel way too often.

One of the duties of the single friend is to be the third wheel. This is a common occurrence when you go somewhere with your friend and her boyfriend, but you are used to it. Whether it be a pity invite or not, you have to awkwardly sit on the couch that they are cuddling on while you sit and pet the dog.

4. You've lost your wing man.

After your friend get into a relationship, you no longer have your person that you always go out with. There is just something about going out with another single person that makes it more fun.

5. You have to watch all of their PDA.

Every couple does it, but when it's happening right in front of you, it's hard to try and act like it's not happening. This is generally the time when you catch up on your Instagram feed.

6. People come to you with relationship problems.

People will always talk to you about their relationship problems and all you can offer back is all your wisdom you have learned while being single. Relationship issues can't apply to the single life, but for some reason everyone keeps coming back to you. Being single is much less complicated.

7. "How are you still single?"

You get asked this question regularly, so you are pretty used to it by now. You generally just answer by the "l don't know, either" glare. It's hard to believe that someone so charming and good looking isn't in a relationship yet.

8. No Shave November is pretty much year round.

You only shave when it's absolutely necessary, but what's the point in shaving when no one is touching your leg, anyway? Shaving is too much of a hassle to do on the regular, so leggings every day is pretty much normal for you.

9. You don't have anything to add to the relationship convo.

When all of your friends are talking about their relationships, you chime in with, "Um, well, I just finished another Netflix series this month."


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