We’ve all been there. Whether you’ve been single for a while or have just gotten out of a relationship, you’re in that single stage. If you’re like me, you’re spending your time fighting between living your single life up, and crying while consuming multiple pints of ice cream in bed. However you choose to spend your single life, here are the different stages of being single we all go through as told by the cast of Parks and Rec.

1. "I don’t need to be in a relationship. I’m fine on my own.”

At first, you're all well and good. Being single is going to be great for you.

2. “This is great! I can do whatever I want, I’m the only one that matters.”

In this stage, you go out and buy a whole new wardrobe, get a new haircut, and only worry about yourself. It's a whole new realm of freedom.

3. "I’m so alone. Only my dog loves me.”

This is where the world comes crashing down on you. You feel like no one loves you and you feel all alone. But don’t fret, at least you have your dog.

4. “I’ll just drink until I forget I’m single.”

At this point, all you want to do is get drunk. This is a great stage.

5. “That didn’t work, maybe I’ll just sleep forever.”

Never getting out of bed.

6. "Man, I really just need to get laid.”

The hormones are raging. It's been a while.

7. “Time for a new me. I’m going to workout every day and eat healthy 24/7. I’ll show them.”

This stage will probably last three days.

8. “That didn’t work the way I wanted it to I guess I have to just eat everything.”

*gains 100 pounds in a week*

9. “You know what, my best friend will give me love.”

Your best friend is really the only person you need in this world.

This time, you actually mean it.