Being Single as told by Whitley Gilbert
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Being Single as told by Whitley Gilbert

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Being Single as told by Whitley Gilbert
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We all know, or have once known the single life. It has its ups and downs, twists and turns, but it is a part of life. Here are some ups and downs as told by Hillman College student Whitley Gilbert from "A Different World"

1. You throw the ultimate shade at couples

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2. Seriously, who likes clingy couples?

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3. Valentine’s Day

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4. You’d rather be with your girlfriends

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5. When does your crush notice you? Rarely

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6. Your crush’s girlfriend just might be your mortal enemy. She took your theoretical man!

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7. You make lists of the pros and cons of being in a relationship

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8. You’re secretly envious of your OTP

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9. Wishing you weren't single sometimes

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10. No matter how much you sometimes hate being single, you still manage to have faith in keeping guys in the friendzone

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11. Who needs a boyfriend? I sure don't

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