We’ve all been there – that lull between relationships where you enjoy the freedom to do whatever you want and selfishly soak in the perks of being single. You assume your next boyfriend will arrive when you’re ready, and you’ll jump back into the fabulous relationship lifestyle. Unfortunately if that lull extends itself, you find yourself falling into the single girl rut – a lifestyle you deemed suitable only for Bridget Jones or the crazy cat lady. If you’re wondering if this is you, check out these 20 signs that you’ve been single for too long:
1. You can’t remember the last time you hooked up with a guy.
2. The idea of staying in on a Friday night with a bottle of wine and Netflix sounds way more enjoyable than dressing up to attempt to flirt with guys at a bar.
3. Though if you finally convince yourself to go out, you're flirting attempts are mistaken as creepy and awkward, rather than smooth.
4. You start stalking guys from the past on Facebook while convincing yourself he deserves a second chance. Sure, that 6th grade boyfriend could be your future husband.
5. Your dating expectations have drastically decreased – as well as your standards.
6. Your apartment has fully embraced your single life and wouldn’t know how to handle a guy at this point.
7. Your weekly dinners consist of takeout and microwave meals – generally on the couch with a movie.
8. You avoid romantic comedies at all costs – since they are neither romantic nor comedic.
9. A nightly bottle of wine has become your saving grace.
10. The idea of sharing a bed seems simply impossible at this point.
11. You're off-work attire is a revolving cycle of oversized sweatpants… And sexy is the complete opposite of your current underwear choices.
12. Shaving falls at the bottom of your to-do list.
13. You become nauseated when you see couples expressing their love or talking about their significant others.
14. The idea of love makes you bitter – especially when it involves Valentines or weddings.
15. You hate attending weddings because you're forced to interact with couples all night beaming about love, while you down free chardonnay until you're ready to hit the dance floor solo - because why would any bride give you a plus one?
16. Your call log is a pathetic thread of calls to family members or your BFF, while the days of a late night booty call seem like ages ago.
17. Your phone is overwhelmed with dating apps, but the idea of mingling with strangers in hopes of love just seems too daunting.
18. You have a fleeting moment of desperation on Tinder after a bottle of wine and find yourself swiping right on every mediocre guy you see, then waking up to an overwhelming amount of matches that make you question how desperate you really are.
19. You finally say yes to a date and meet someone you like, but you come off way too strong and scare them off – ultimately taking you back to where you started with an added feeling of rejection.
20. You then put on your sweatpants, turn on Netflix, and remind yourself why you enjoy being single. Prince Charming will arrive someday – why rush it?
20 Signs You've Been Single For Too Long
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Anonymous
(30-35)
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Some of it is true like the uncomfortable weddings, take-away dinners with a movie and the facebook stalking. But seriously, if you try to look ok and and just go to places where there are guys (you probably have some job or go to the store sometimes) you can easily get laid. I've had a couple few and short relationships but I fuck at least once a month. It's easy doing it casual since you can just go for the one you want to fuck and don't have to worry about their personality in the long run too much.
Is this a legitimate list or did you think these yourself? Because, I find it hard to believe that it's like that, that seems slightly over the top. Not to mention, I have never had a relationship once in my life and I'm 28 years old. Do I get sad sometimes sure because I would like love but I certainly don't act like that. Everybody is different though, right?
Im sat here in sweat pants, with a bottle (or 2) of wine playing video games. i was invited out to a party, but fuck that noise, im much happier getting hammered by myself at this point
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Anonymous
(30-35)
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Is this supposed to be funny or is this designed to single Shame women who do not have sex on a regular basis? Because when women have casual sex then they get slut shamed. I have been single for over 2 years and I'm not bitter about Valentine's day at all. Not all single people are bitter or desperate
Key word in your statement, "men," we want 'men,' yet most of the time no matter how old they are they are not men. They are 'boys'. Women need to get with it and be more specific lol we want men in our lives... we just don't want boys.
@rocksongwriter A few things, like living off someone else after a certain age, or not caring to pay their share of bills. I was seeing a guy, 47, who secretly was living with a MUCH older woman. No doubt because she had a FT job to pay the bills lol so basically it's being lazy or irresponsible that means a guy is immature. Also, it's other things, not running around after 15 other girls at once, lol and going out drinking 4 nights a week after the age of 30. Being able to treat each other with respect, and honesty. Just someone who leads his life in a common sense way I suppose with basic logic in place.
@FrenzyP0W3R suck what up asshole? Sorry if the truth hurts. A person my age versus someone your age, these are two different worlds. Guys your age are indeed BOYS and we know it without even having to blink. Suck that up.
These are great reminders that it's wonderful to be single
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Anonymous
(25-29)
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While Im not lacking the hookups, late night booty calls amd bar flirts, I still feel like I seriously need a relationship. I want love and stability :/
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