Ever had nice and normal friendships change the course once one of your friends get into a relationship and you remain single as hell. This happens to a lot and the sudden change in winds lead up to some very strange experiences that you might be a first for you.
Here are the few things you might have gone through, my single friend. Let's go.
They can't stop boring you with their happiness.
"Oh, she's cute", Oh, he's so hot, "Oh, I am so in love", Oh, he makes me feel so good" BLAH BLAH BLAH. You are constantly bored by all their lovey-dovey talks because when your friends are genuinely happy, they show it and share it. And no matter how much you want to be there for them, the constant repeatioions can become tiring.
They can't stop setting you up with people.
The sudden matchmakers, the pompous cupids of the arena, AKA your friends who are constantly getting laid. They can't stop and won't stop setting you up with others. Be it at parties, gatherings, events or even a simple walk in the park. In the beginning it's cute, later, you can't eat a whole meal without them setting up a date for you. Lol.
You are at a risk of being 'Jealous' if you dare to complain.
It's easy to mistake your complains and contempt for jealousy by them. Being blinded by happiness is a real thing and happy couples are really high on that syndrome. They can't rationalise your arguments and address them in the garb of jealousy. And it gets frustrating. I know, I have been there.
They need their plus one EVERYWHERE.
Our your favourite clubs, joints, and hangout spots are now shared by their partners and beaus. They don't even give you a heads up, let alone ask for your permission and begin bringing you to all the spots which used to exclusive to you. You can no longer de-compress and basically everything changes.
Being the infamous 'third wheel'.
You have to maintain the third wheeling position if you want to hang out with them, which you do. It is comical at times, sometimes tragic too. Sometimes it will feel like you are hanging out with your parents, haha. But you must be a good sport and keep up the charade
Feeling left out.
If you aren't someone who third wheels, there's not much left out for you except to just stop hanging out with them, which will ultimately make you feel left out and unwanted. You are always walking on a slippery slope of either hurting yourself or your friends.
You are pitied for not having someone.
This is way too uncalled for and unnecessary. But happy people who are high in love believe in not just spreading it, but subtly shaming others for not sharing it. They'll make secret gasps and sounds at your loneliness and it is something no one wants to keep up with basically.
You secretly wish they break up.
I know it's a horrible thing to wish upon someone but let's be honest, you have thought of it. And probably hate yourself for it too. But it is a feeling ever so human. It can also serve as a red alarm for you, signalling that its time to 'talk'.
You become the person they come when they have issues.
You become their default counsellors and unpaid therapist. Your singleness is a card they will forever want to cash on to. From silly issues to big fights, they come to you. It's cute at first, later, it's just a responsibility no one wants to take upon.
Need of new company
You might need a new company to hang out with because to be very honest, spending all your time with a couple can get lethargic and frustrating. So, to keep things in balance, you find yourself urging to find a whole new group of friends to hang out with.
