The 17 Worst Things About Being Single In 2023

“Vacationing. EVERY booking is for double occupancy. Does no one in hospitality consider single travelers? The fact I have to make extra effort to enable single occupancy is low-key depressing (and more expensive than advertised).” — mackinwas

“Not having someone to eat out with is the hardest for me. I can handle going to events alone but eating at a nice restaurant is out of my comfort zone. I know the advice is to just do it, but anxiety gets in the way and makes most sit down places feel inaccessible to me. There are a lot of restaurants I’d like to try if I had someone to go with.” — unwinagainstable

“Having to carry everything by myself. Carry the laundry to the car to the laundry mat then back into the house, carry the groceries, carry the shopping, carry the garbage. Screw carrying things, I tell ya!” — HeidiKH83

“The lack of physical touch. Sometimes I just want to cuddle with someone.” — j2kh41

“I miss physical affection of course, but one thing that really just brings tears to my eyes when I think on it too long is just sitting in silence but knowing I’m alone. I’m not a super talkative person, but I take a lot of peace in sharing the quiet with another.” — Kuru_Chaa

“Being newly single is the worst. Constantly being asked about your recent partner and why y’all aren’t together anymore.” — Difficult_Motor3768

“I am starting to doubt many things, especially myself, like am I worth being loved, should I change my character to find a partner and other silly questions.” —anima_mundi237

“Not being able to show 100% of me, I love helping people so much and showing love to people, but you can only go so far with friends.” — scanelopt

“I don’t get lonely when I’m sad. I get lonely when I’m really happy or excited and have no one to share it with.” — Sorry_Rhubarb_7068

“It’s more fun to do weekend activities while having a partner.” — kaasbaas94

“The dating dance and the dating apps. So exhausting.” — hsmith9002

“Owning a home, the responsibilities and cost get out of hand alone sometimes. But the alternative is letting some guy move into MY house?” — findingemotive

“Everyone asking why you’re single.” — little-latina-2008

“The wave of loneliness that hits you after you see a couple having fun together and you’re just….. sitting on a bench all alone.” — Ethan37078gl

“Our society is not built for single life, not being in a relationship is so much more expensive.” — amIaNoobasWell

“I don’t sleep around but it would be nice to have that one person to make passionate love to…” — UltimateChonksterCat

“That everyone seems to think this makes me feel like I am not whole. I do not need anyone to make me feel complete. Looking for a partner, I want someone who helps me be better at who I am and what I do. I am alone, not lonely.” — Lepmuru