"Be single", they said. "It'll be fun", they said.

Expectation:

You don't have to answer to anyone.

Reality:

You're always Alone.

Expectation:

You don't have to worry about hurting anyone.

Reality:

You have no one to go out with.

Expectation:

You don't have to worry about being lied to or cheated on

Reality:

You're almost always a third-wheel.

Expectation:

No more arguing/fighting with anyone

Reality:

You have no Valentine's day date

Expectation:

You can flirt with whoever you want, whenever you want

Reality:

You see couples everywhere. Also, while you're single, it's when no one decides to actually try and be with you

Expectation:

You can go out with whoever you want

Reality:

You have no one to love and you can't do double dates with your friends.

Expectations:

You don't have to remember any kind of anniversaries or go out for holidays

Realities:

You don't have anyone to share important moments with, or just even how your day went.