Maby it's because I've been single for so long, but couples tend to think that I make a good third-wheeler. Or better yet, couple(S) think I'll make an even FINER fifth-wheeler. No. I don't like clinging along couples as they baby talk, cuddle, and giggle at stupid inside jokes. With the exception of a few couples where I like BOTH people, I'd rather be a loner than a 3rd-wheeler ANY day. What I really don't understand is when they get offended when I turn down their offer to go out (with just them) or go on sleepover trips (with just them).

When I clearly state my reason for not tagging along, they think I'm being inconsiderate because THEY offered to take me out. WTF?! I guess they're too oblivious to notice how singles actually feel. Should I be grateful to tag along? Completely absorbed couples have the same explanations for acting the way they do - "We just want to spend EVERY possible minute with each other."

I've heard "wait until YOU get a boyfriend, then YOU'LL understand" more times to last 15 lifetimes. Understand what? Excessive neediness? That's the BIGGEST turn-off any person can have. Witnessing extreme boyfriends just makes me want one less. Not that I was really looking to begin with. Probably the main reason I'm so single is that I need my space... lots of space.