1. When you’re told there are plenty of fish in the sea but you’re out here swimming in an empty ocean
This bumble claw crane with no prizes is a chilling metaphor
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2. When the holidays roll around and your family asks why you’re still single
Why are you still single?
Me:
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3. When your dating life actually feels like a reality show
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4. When you inevitably go back on your word
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5. When the timing never seems to be right
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6. When you think you’ve found your prince but it’s actually just another frog
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7. And when it feels nearly impossible to make solid plans with someone
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8. When it’s just a matter of time till someone ghosts
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9. When you’re sick and tired of hearing about your friends’ relationships
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10. When you ignore your friend’s warnings about that fu*kboy
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11. And when you ultimately fall into their trap anyway
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12. When you have to double check to make sure someone’s not already married
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13. Or when you’ve determined you’re the only one without a ~ring on it~
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14. When your crush asks for your Snapchat instead of your number
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15. When you wonder where all the good single folks are
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16. When you try to give your crush a taste of their own medicine
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17. When you have to worry about these online dating scenarios
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18. When you realize you’ve had longer relationships with a meal than any actual person
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19. When someone wants all of the benefits of a relationship but none of the responsibility
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20. When online dating feels like a complete waste of time
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