Consider yourself lucky you don’t have bridal showers and baby showers to go to.
This summer: 5 weddings (2 of them dry), 2 bachelorette parties, 2 bridal showers, 1 baptism, 1 baby shower. I am now on weekend #8 of celebrating other people’s choices.
Oh. And I’m single. No plus ones offered. A lot of traveling involved. I’m an extremely cynical shell of my former self.
To the mean drunk – This may sound harsh, but I have actually ended friendships over this. It was a couple. We couldn’t hang out without drinking and when we did they became insufferable, drama-filled, and aggressive.
We all mentioned it to them. They didn’t listen. I honestly think it’s a symptom of a bigger issue, but you can’t be responsible for that.
Drove 5 hours for a super religious, young, dry wedding. During the ceremony, the pastor literally told the congregation to “pity those that sleep alone.”
This. Your OBGYN should be more concerned with your vaginal health than your relationship status. It’s their job to keep you healthy, not worry about your boyfriend.
I agree! I’d even say take it into the winter – Christmas parties feel so much classier with Champagne.
Though am I alone in that I have a hard time getting absolutely hammered on champagne? I put it in the plus column – I keep a loose buzz all day without getting super sloppy. Perfect for day drinking.
I bartended for a while in grad school and beyond. The #1 caveat to all these drinks (and my biggest pet peeve) – Read. The. Room. I had a guy order a Sazerac while I was working at a neighborhood pub and I laughed in his face. Shockingly, he was also wearing a fedora.
I discovered palomas for the first time this summer. SO GOOD. Kind of margarita-esque without all the shitty sour mix. Do recommend.
I’d add that there’s a lot less pressure, too. I go on a camping trip every summer with two happily married couples and their kids. It is SO relaxing. None of that single-people sex tension.
I’m 5’9″ (5’11” in heels) and dated a guy for years who was 5’8″. Nobody cares. If she’s into you, that’s all that matters!
I also went to a concert alone for the first time a few weeks ago. It is AMAZING. You can go right up front, go nuts, do whatever you want! Just make sure you love the band.
Disagree. I’d be much more likely to respond to “Hi!” in real life than if some guy came out of the woodwork asking about my peanut butter eating habits right off the bat.
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Consider yourself lucky you don’t have bridal showers and baby showers to go to.
This summer: 5 weddings (2 of them dry), 2 bachelorette parties, 2 bridal showers, 1 baptism, 1 baby shower. I am now on weekend #8 of celebrating other people’s choices.
Oh. And I’m single. No plus ones offered. A lot of traveling involved. I’m an extremely cynical shell of my former self.
Rami Malek just seems like the type of guy that would soothe you after a long day. So hot.
Also, he spells his name with an E.
Agreed. I also suggest “He’s Just Not That Into You”. Movies that depict all the shades of relationships warm my cold, cold heart.
To the mean drunk – This may sound harsh, but I have actually ended friendships over this. It was a couple. We couldn’t hang out without drinking and when we did they became insufferable, drama-filled, and aggressive.
We all mentioned it to them. They didn’t listen. I honestly think it’s a symptom of a bigger issue, but you can’t be responsible for that.
Drove 5 hours for a super religious, young, dry wedding. During the ceremony, the pastor literally told the congregation to “pity those that sleep alone.”
I’m single and 8 years older than the bride.
#1, I’d dump him. Drunk fights are one thing. Drunk physical altercations are something else.
#3, just shave your head. Better to rock the Jason Statham as opposed to the Donald Trump. We all see what you’re doing.
This. Your OBGYN should be more concerned with your vaginal health than your relationship status. It’s their job to keep you healthy, not worry about your boyfriend.
Bean is trash.
I agree! I’d even say take it into the winter – Christmas parties feel so much classier with Champagne.
Though am I alone in that I have a hard time getting absolutely hammered on champagne? I put it in the plus column – I keep a loose buzz all day without getting super sloppy. Perfect for day drinking.
I bartended for a while in grad school and beyond. The #1 caveat to all these drinks (and my biggest pet peeve) – Read. The. Room. I had a guy order a Sazerac while I was working at a neighborhood pub and I laughed in his face. Shockingly, he was also wearing a fedora.
I discovered palomas for the first time this summer. SO GOOD. Kind of margarita-esque without all the shitty sour mix. Do recommend.
That is exactly what we said!
Excellent take on dry weddings. My cousin is having one next month. The only reason is because the bride’s family refuses to pay for alcohol.
I’m glad I’m not the only one irked by this.
Am I the only one that thinks dropping the L-Bomb isn’t THAT big of a deal?
I do think it’s telling that it’s been 7 months and you still don’t know.
I’d add that there’s a lot less pressure, too. I go on a camping trip every summer with two happily married couples and their kids. It is SO relaxing. None of that single-people sex tension.
These situations are 10x worse if you’re a chick on a co-ed team.
Solidarity with the “last to get married” crowd. I was the only single girl on a bachelorette party this weekend. Awful.
I’m 5’9″ (5’11” in heels) and dated a guy for years who was 5’8″. Nobody cares. If she’s into you, that’s all that matters!
I also went to a concert alone for the first time a few weeks ago. It is AMAZING. You can go right up front, go nuts, do whatever you want! Just make sure you love the band.
I just googles Wayne Newton’s face and literally yelped out loud in my cubicle.
Description was spot on.
Disagree. I’d be much more likely to respond to “Hi!” in real life than if some guy came out of the woodwork asking about my peanut butter eating habits right off the bat.
I have 5 weddings to go to this season. All solo. This month has been a “treat yourself” to hot dresses and shoes.
I am here for this.