Believe it or not, being a third wheel can actually be super beneficial to your future self! Where do you think all your relationship advice and learning experience is coming from? Sure, sure, you learn from your own past relationships, but now look! You're sitting front row at the "How to Date" and "Get Engaged" show! I would advise you to take some mental notes as you third wheel.
By third wheeling, not only have you set up the ideal third wheel experience, but, if by some miracle you do start dating someone, you've got the makings for the perfect double date situation. Couples eat that sh*t up. Also, by taking on the third wheel role, you have flawlessly set yourself up to be the super cool, probably borderline crazy, adopted aunt or uncle to your friend's future kid. Talk about having a life plan, you're set.
With that said, are you sick and tired of the same old third wheel experiences? Want to take your third wheel capabilities to the next level? This Valentine's Day season, try third wheeling an engaged couple! Give yourself the chance to, literally, follow them on their journey of love. I personally went from drab to fab with my own newly engaged friends. Let me tell you, I make the perfect third wheel for this pair. Here's how I made the magic happen and how you can too!
Embrace your inner third wheel. Be there for multiple dates leading up to the proposal. It's important to establish a strong I'm-your-third-wheel connection with the couple early on. Go ahead and get that ball rolling if you're hoping to hardcore third wheel sometime soon, like say, this Valentine's Day. I spent time with this beautiful couple, Mark and Jasmin, on many occasions prior to the proposal. I've been in double date situations with them, I've tagged along for burgers from Boomer's Drive-In, and I even crashed a night out to Olive Garden. These two are very aware I am their third wheel, and I'm roughly 110 percent sure they love me.
Go ahead and take a minute to fall in love with the photo above. Oh, photo credit? Me. That's right, Mark and Jasmin came home after I spent the day with them, third wheeling a cute pumpkin patch filled date, only to have gotten engaged later that very evening! So my advice is to be there with them on proposal day. After all, he's only popping that question once! Incorporating yourself into the couple's engagement date can happen on purpose or by accident, like how I accidentally third wheeled Mark and Jasmin's special day. I just happen to be third wheeling up a storm the day my friends got engaged. Perfect timing! Fingers crossed you'll be there too, this is a big moment for each of you!
Christmas photo shoot? What a great time to dive in and celebrate that rock. Sometimes, being a third wheel means making your couple friends look good. All in a day's work, I suppose. Make the couple's special announcement the focus, but be sure to carefully incorporate yourself into the excitement. You're their third wheel! People need to know.
This final piece of third wheeling advice is a must. Whatever you do, definitely crash their engagement shoot. That's right, just jump in there. The more photos with you involved, the better. This is your time to shine as a third wheel! Get the recognition you deserve. The photos will speak for themselves.
Who says third wheeling has to be such a bummer! Play your cards right and embrace your third wheel position in the relationship. You'll get some of the perks of dating without all the drama and that pesky romantic love and adoration side of things. Stick with stalking your couple friends. It won't bring you down at all. You'll have so much fun! Just look at how happy we are!
Do yourself a favor and attach yourself to a couple this lovey-dovey season. You won't hear me complaining this Valentine's Day! I'm so excited to see what Mark has planned for us. All I know is, if we don't get a giant Costco bear, I'll probably have a mini-meltdown and demand some assorted chocolates. We'll see how it goes. Happy Valentine's Day!
