One girl’s views on the downsides to being single, and my rebuttal of how they can be upsides

I stumbled upon this blog post, and needless to say this is EXACTLY the type of thing that bugs me.  So, here’s my response to this girl’s list of the downside to being single, and how they can be upsides.

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1.  Unreachables
Yes, it does suck not being able to reach the middle of your back, especially when you’re trying to apply sunscreen.  But even if you have a boyfriend, who’s to say he’d be there when you’re applying the SPF?  This is a pretty lame reason to dislike being single.  Especially since now they make sunscreen in a spray can.

2. Moving
Isn’t this what family is for?  And if family isn’t available what about the usual bribing your friends with alcohol and pizza?  I mean, if all you want is to see some hunky guy get sweaty while moving your things, just hold an open call and cast movers as if you were casting for a movie.  The downside here, is that it’d cost you money.  But again, family and friends are cheaper (if not FREE!).

3. Sick Days
See #2 but replace moving with bringing you soup.  Of course, good luck finding any random guy to come take care of your sick ass, I don’t think you could pay them enough money.  Besides, some friends may just surprise you by showing their true awesomeness and showing up with soup and a movie in hand.  Don’t be offended if they also come with a face mask.

4. Crappy Days
See #3.  No random guy would want to sit and listen to your bitching.  And why would you want to shell money out for that?  Mom’s are the best people to vent to anyways.  And they’re bound by motherly love to listen to your bitching for free.

5.  Creative Dates.  Or not.
If you stumble upon something you really want to do, and you refuse to do it with anyone other than a date, that’s you’re own fault.  Granted, there are some things that would make great dates, but if there is no date to go with, then make it a family or friend date!  Besides, when a potential date comes along you can mention the great time you had at said place.  Or if it was a bust you’ll know not to go there.

6.  Sunday Nights
You don’t ever feel lonely on Monday? Tuesday? Wednesday Thursday Friday?  Not even Saturday?  Here’s one simple solution.  A pet.  They like to cuddle.

7.  Explaining
You don’t have to explain yourself to anyone.  If someone asks you if you’re seeing someone, simply say no.  You have every right to tell them to go fuck themselves if they keep prying.

8.  Creepers
Honey, unless you have a man strapped to your arm 24/7 I don’t see how creepers AREN’T going to do their creepy man dance.  If you can’t grow the balls to tell them to leave you alone and that you’re not interested, then your niceness is doing you an injustice.  You don’t have to be nice to every creeper, especially because some of them are royalty of Dicksville.  Tell em to back off, then politely excuse yourself.

Don’t get me wrong, feeling lonely happens to everyone.  But dwelling on it won’t make you feel any better.  If you want to do something, then do it.  There is no such thing has “needing a boyfriend/girlfriend” in order to do anything.  Besides, sometimes its great to do things alone…it helps you build a better relationship with yourself.