10 Things Single People Don't Appreciate That Make Married Folks Super Jealous
Being married is great, but there's a lot to be said for your lonely years!
Mix and Match Studio | Shutterstock I'd like to throw this out there: Being unattached has some serious perks. My friends and I are all in our early 20s, so we're at varying relationship stages. Some are engaged, some (like myself) are in long-term relationships, some are playing the field, and others are living (and loving) the single life.
I haven't been paired up for too long; my boyfriend and I are learning new things about one another every day. And though I'm very happy in my relationship (thank you very much!) I was plenty happy when I was single, too, and there are many things I miss. Here's a list that should aptly be titled "My boyfriend might break up with me after reading this."
10 things single people don't appreciate that make married folks super jealous
1. They get to flirt
Or, more specifically, flirting without shame or regret.
2. They still enjoy the chase
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The biggest chase that will happen in a relationship is likely when your boyfriend steals the remote during an ABC Family screening of The Notebook.
3. They have the remote control
Speaking of the remote. Honey, I love you, but I don't want to watch football all of the time.
4. They get more first kisses
"Nothing beats a first kiss," says Drew Barrymore's character in 50 First Dates, and she's right (hey, that's why another movie of hers, Never Been Kissed, is so popular!) Too bad we can't all be plagued with short-term memory loss, right?
5. They don't deal with relationship jealousy
Some say it's a sign of a healthy relationship, others say it means you have trust issues. I say, "I'm working on it, OK?!"
6. They don't have to check in
Hey, sometimes plans change. You could be anticipating a quiet night with your girlfriends, and suddenly your best friend is encouraging you to take tequila shots and go dancing. Of course, you can go dancing, you just have to let your significant other know you'll be out late.
7. They get sound sleep
Whether you're married with children or plagued by a boyfriend who snores, sometimes you just want the entire bed to yourself.
8. They can complain about bad dates
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Yes, I kind of miss bad dates! Of course, they were pretty difficult to get through. But then, once the horror was over, they became some of my favorite stories to share with and bond over with friends.
9. They have time alone
I try and squeeze this in as often as possible, but sometimes my schedule doesn't allow for ample personal time (and when it does, I'm typically doing homework rather than relaxing).
10. They can unironically dance to Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies'
Come on, it's a classic by now. I mean, I have to admit, I still do the dance, but it's just not the same. Kelly Clarkson's Stronger works too!
Kait Smith is an editor, writer, social media manager, and blogger who writes about the rules of love and relationships.
