We are that friend. The pivotal third wheel without which all balance is lost (or so we like to think). Sure, at first we worried that we would be forgotten, but we have found our place in all of our best friends' relationships—right in the middle.
1. When you no longer feel uncomfortable about going out with your couple friends.
Third wheel? Fifth wheel? Seventh wheel? Doesn't matter. It's no longer even a consideration when out with your friends.
2. When the boyfriend asks the girlfriend if she wants something from Sonic, he also picks up something for you.
He may even know your regular Sonic drink by now.
3. When you know what both of them are getting for Christmas because they asked you about it.
No doubt, they both asked you what you thought of their gift.
4. When the boyfriend asks you to hang out with them.
Because it's pretty much already a given.
5. When you walk in between them.
It's not even awkward.
6. When the boyfriend knows he might end up being the actual third wheel.
Excuse me sir, I was here first.
7. It's perfectly natural to go with them to a sorority party and not bring a date.
Costumes for three, anyone?
8. You know how to break up a fight between them.
In the job description of a third wheel, "mediator" is top priority.
9. But on the off occasion that you can't break up the fight, you feel extremely awkward because you don't know which side to take.
You love them both; how are you supposed to choose one?
10. They get you one Christmas present, from both of them.
