Being Single Versus Being In A Relationship

Even though Valentine's Day has since blown over, it's still the month of February and the spirit of the holiday is still present. If not, then the spirit of the holiday is still present for this article regardless of whenever it gets published. With that said, let's take a look at the oddities and particularities of relationships through the perspectives of the bachelor/bachelorette and the blissful sweetheart.

Valentine's Day:

In A Relationship:

It's the loveliest time of the year with your beloved (*cough* ...just like every other damn holiday... *cough*.) Take your guy or gal out for the day: dinner, movie- maybe a walk on the beach. It's nothing but hearts and sweetness during this occasion.

Single:

To the couple with the springy bed living in the dorm above mine: please invest in memory foam and time attack competitions.

Sharing Food:

In A Relationship:

Single:

Competition:

In A Relationship:

Even if one of you loses, you both win!

Single:

Get rekt, ya filthy casual.

Kissing:

In A Relationship:

Especially when it's the first time, a kiss can be compared to the most pleasant mental blackout that's to be experienced. Considering that this aspect of a relationship served as inspiration for many works of art, music and literature, it's no surprise that (besides sex) this is one of the most important physical milestones in a relationship.

Single:

...I tried to get a kiss once. It melted in my hand.

Hugging:

In A Relationship:

"...I missed you."

Single:

"...Thanks, mom."

Sleeping:

In A Relationship:

Once you get past the infatuation stage and get to really know your significant other, sleeping with your romantic partner, albeit mundane, becomes the everyday epitome of trust in a relationship. The simple act perfectly combines the intimacy of an early passionate love along with the comfort of the companionate stage in a relationship. It's a delight with a comforter.

Single:

Tonight's agenda: Netflix binge. Why? Why not.

Date Night:

In A Relationship:

...Let's just say that this date took place in Alaska.

Single: