Being
in love is a great thing. Indeed, everyone would agree. But, being a single in
a group that has coochi-cooing couples – for me is not a delightful idea.
Not
very long ago, I was a part of a group that was full of couples. And certainly,
it wasn’t a great thing. Many a times, the feeling got so high that my
inner-self would ask me to find a date so that I can at least ‘fit’ in the
‘all-couple scenario.’
Being
with a set of friends who are all in the dating-stage can sometimes—rather most
of the times—an irritating experience. So, here’s a peek-a-boo on the
‘tortures’ one is most likely to go through while being on a single vs couple
spree.
Lonely
weekends:
However
hard we may try to convince our ‘in-a-relationship’ friends to catch up for a
movie or go for night out on a weekend, they would like to be with their
‘special someone.’ No offence to them—off course they want to spend some
quality time with their partners. But, while they would be getting mushy with
their guy/girl, we would be home, sulking and wondering how to get rid of
boredom.
Unnecessary
details:
Indeed,
we want to know about the hot and happening things about our friends’ personal
life. But some of them can’t resist indulging in unwanted details. The concept
of boundaries is unclear for some of them. They feel comfortable fighting or
discussing intimate moments in front of us, without even bothering if we are
interested in get such details unfolded or not.
No
‘friend’s only’ time:
If
our luck isn’t shining too bright, we always find ourselves being dragged into
an all-couple outing. Sometimes, it's okay but it isn't cool every time. Why
are you guys so hooked to each other that you can't go out with friends
sometimes? (Earlier you always wanted to go out with me- a constant thought
that echoes)
Overdose
of PDA:
It’s
nothing but natural for you to feel the urge of expressing your love by getting
intimate with your partner. But, why do you have to do that in front of us?
Please spare us from the embarrassment of witnessing your mushy talk and action
sessions. You may feel comfortable but we don't. Also, have some considerations
for people who are looking at us- we certainly don't like to be stared at.
Constant
nagging about single hood:
This
is certainly worst of the lot. You may try to tempt us with stories of how
wonderful life is after being in a relationship but, trust us on this-we are
not in one because we don't want to be. Being nagged about our single status
only irritates us. We aren't single because we are unable to find someone, but
because we choose to be. It's our way of life, so just let it be. Don't bother.
So,
all you couples out there-are you listening or we still need to be louder and
clearer?
