I hate doing this post, but there is always an "ugly" side to being single. And i'll suck it up and share those reasons with you.
Now...this is where the married/in a relationship gals can be happy they have a man.
1. You have to pay for everything on your own.
If I go out, I have to pay for my own food, booze, movie ticket, etc. It's nice to be wined and dined every once in a while...but when you're single...that rarely happens.
2. You don't have any one to go skinny dipping with you.
Now, I like the rest of country am NOT fan of Courtney aka the "winning" model from The Bachelor, but I was pretty jealous of her skinny dipping romp with Ben last night. It make me want to go grab a cutie and find the nearest (heated) pool.
3. No "Plus One"
When you get invited to a wedding, birthday party, formal affair, etc there is usually an "and guest" situation. When you're single...you don't have that automatic date. You have to go out and search for someone to take so you don't look like the lone loser with no date.
Let me give you the WORST example of this...back in 2008 my friend who was getting married text me to ask my address for the invitations. Once I gave that to her, her next question was "do you want me to put Beth & Sarah or Beth & Sandi on your invitation?" Sarah and Sandi are two of my closet friends. I told her to put "Beth & Guest" on my invitation (like a normal human being). I wanted to tell her a few other things too. Needless to say, I was so appauled by this that I didn't even go to her wedding.
4. No "man power" to fix things that are broken.
If my tire go flat, my car battery is dies, my toilet overflows, the faucet is leaky I have no one to call. A boyfriend would be very helpful in these situations.
Good thing I have AAA.
5. No one to snuggle with every night.
I am NOT a fan of PDA. I'm not really one that enjoys doing it in the privacy of my own home. But it does get lonely sitting on my couch every night with a large glass of wine watching reruns of The Real Housewives on Bravo.
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PS - Cuddling is overrated. I'd rather sit alone with booze and my remote. Ha!
AMEN sista! A-friggin-MEN!
A Mr. fix-it is what I miss most about being married.. is that sad? hahahahaha!!
I LOVE these two posts. I feel like there are no other single bloggers out there! So glad I found one. I'll definitely be back :)
"You have to go out and search for someone to take so you don't look like the lone loser with no date. HAHA story of my life but I normally just go alone. Well, always go alone.
And I LOL'd at a "normal human being" - i mean, really?????????? WHO WOULD DO THAT?????
totally agree with all of these! so freaking true. i tell my sister all the time that she's lucky to have access to more than one bank account. she gets angry saying they have more to pay for but technically that's not true since she has two incomes coming in and only one gas bill..
oh and i have a freakin wedding in june that i'm already looking for some sucker to take to..or i could milk the open bar and make out with a groomsman, we'll see
hahaha the plus one thing gets me everytime AND i actually had someone invite me and my friend on the same invite..bc "we weren't going to have boyfriends by then anyway" suffice to say i am a. looking for one just to prove a point OR not attending the wedding either.
I couldn't have said it better!!
I can't believe your "friend" said that!!! That's unbelievable!
Some friend she was! Dang! I wouldn't go to her wedding either. Love this post!
I LOVE how independent you are! You sure do have a very positive outlook on being singe and life! I love it! LOVE you blog!
man power is what I miss most!
So..my husband is out of town for work this week, and yes I miss him dearly. But there is something to be said for sitting on my couch, eating chocolate, drinking wine and watching my girlie shows on my DVR! :)
My 20's were some of my best years...live your life like you're not looking and you'll meet someone when you least suspect it!
I would have skipped on the wedding too! I just found your blog && I love it. I am a new follower,check out my blog maybe you will want to follow back. And if you do be sure to enter my giveaway! =]
Happy Wednesday.
-chelsea
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All very legit cons. That do suck. And the 2008 girl. She needs a lesson in etiquette. I probably would have schooled her in that snappy quick! ;)
I'm okay with paying, skinny dipping alone and not plus one-ing it for now!! But I gotta admit someone to fix things would be nice! And yeah, having someone to cuddle with at night would be nice too - but that cat has it made, I think I'd rather be in his position!
I have to say, I'd be lost when it comes to "things that need fixin'" around the house if it weren't for my husband. The rest of that stuff, though, I think I'd be okay without ;)
There are pros and cons to being single and being married. It's all about whether you have met the person that makes the cons disappear.
LOVING your blog! Your beautiful hair captured my eye over on BArgin Blondes page.
New follower!
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Jess @ Stilettos & a fishing pole
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