Oh, singlehood. It can be great and can also suck at times. It comes with it's own set of benefits and it's own set of annoyances. You can go out and do whatever you want and not argue with someone about it but you also don't have an S.O. to call to come pick you up or to cuddle with, if cuddling is your thing.

When everyone around you is in love

I know I'm supposed to be happy for them but like, could they please hold hands somewhere else. I'm openly bitter about being alone, and I'm trying to have a good day over here.

Being friend-zoned

I think everyone has had at least one experience either being in this zone or awkwardly putting someone in this zone. But getting out of it is not impossible, just ask Jim.

When relatives ask why you're single

Look, you don't want me to start explaining my love life honestly to you so stop asking me. I understand you want to see me happy, but this stuff takes time.

Third wheeling

Inviting yourself along with your couple friends is so awkward but what else are you supposed to do when all your friends have S.O.'s? You need human interaction and it will come at an awkward expense to them.

Getting drunk alone

So what if you sit at home alone and drink a whole bottle of wine while watching rom-coms? You deserve this. You may cry at the end of the night, but that is okay, you are strong and independent.

Listening to typical dating advice from your friends in relationships

"There are plenty of fish in the sea." "You'll meet someone when the time is right." "You should get on Tinder." I've heard it all and I don't care anymore. Please stop feeding me fortune cookie lines.

Being alone on bad days

You have to work on learning how to make yourself feel better when there's nobody to come home and vent to at the end of a long day. Get a bottle of wine and watch Netflix or just eat some comfort food and relax all night. You don't need a s.o. to cheer you up. You have you.

Forgetting how to talk to a romantic parter

I don't remember how to date. Or how to seem interesting at all. Please just do all the talking and let me sip my beer till I find the words I need to say.

When you get close to dating someone and then it goes bad

Some things just aren't meant to be and you know that. But still, after being single for so long you were ready to lower your standards a little bit if it meant not being alone.

Finally realizing that you aren't the problem

It's not you, it's them. Gain some confidence and understand that you have good qualities and you can be happy with the right person to balance out with.

Giving up

When you decide to stop dating, stop texting people, and basically become content with being alone. You might get a cat or just drink a lot of beer alone.

But knowing the wait is worth it

Sure, all of these things are frustrating but you know that you would rather wait for the right person than lower your standards and settle. So don't settle for anything less than Jim and Pam perfect.