10 funny but painfully real downsides of being single that I've experienced myself

Being alone isn’t a sentence. Sometimes it’s even wonderful. You can put a vase of flowers wherever you like, sing “All by myself” in the shower without a trace of irony, and sleep diagonally across the bed like the ruler of the universe. But this world, where everything is under your control, also has its shadow side — funny, awkward, and sometimes a little sad.

Here are ten such downsides, tried and tested on myself.

Checking if the food is still fresh — mission impossible

When you live alone and can’t tell if the soup is still okay, it turns into a philosophical drama. You sniff — seems fine. You taste — not so sure anymore. And there’s no one nearby to say, “Throw that out right now.” Without a “fridge buddy,” all you can rely on is fate and your immune system.

No one to help you choose — and sometimes you really want that help

You know when there are ten kinds of pasta on the shelf and you only need one? And you just freeze. If someone were there, you could at least ask, “This one or that one?” — and it would be easier. But when you’re alone, you can get stuck between “I want it” and “I’m not sure.”

Humor without witnesses

Some jokes are funny only to you and your person. When you’re alone — you tell them to yourself. You laugh, of course, but it doesn’t feel the same. Because real laughter is born in that shared glance and the unspoken “You got that, right?”.

Glass breaks — and you’re your own hero

Classic scene: the glass slips, shatters everywhere. And there you are, tiptoeing around like it’s a minefield. A second pair of hands would definitely come in handy — especially the kind that brings slippers and a vacuum cleaner.

Eating alone — a boring adventure

With friends, you can order three dishes and share. With a partner — it’s a full-on gastronomic celebration. But alone, you either sacrifice flavor or money. Because ordering “a little bit of everything” for one person hurts — both financially and emotionally.

No one to drag you out of the house when you have zero energy

Even the strongest, most independent woman sometimes needs someone to say, “Come on, let’s go out.” Alone, you can plan a walk for weeks and never actually go. But when there’s two of you, it becomes an act of care and support — without a single word.

No one to tell you you’re doing great

Sometimes one simple phrase — “You’ve got this” — is enough to switch on your inner light. But when you don’t hear it, you start doubting even the obvious. We all want someone nearby who reminds us: you’re amazing and capable of anything.

No one waiting for you at the airport

There’s a special kind of magic in walking out into the arrivals hall and seeing the person who’s been waiting just for you. When that moment doesn’t happen, the world feels a bit colder. The loneliest feeling is dragging your suitcase past all the smiling people hugging someone else.

No one to do silly things with

Running in the rain, singing at the top of your lungs, laughing over nonsense — all of it’s much more fun when someone’s there who gets why it’s funny. Alone, you can do it too, of course, but without an audience or a partner-in-crime, the adventure loses a bit of its flavor.

No one to give that one morning kiss to

He thinks you’re asleep, but still kisses you every time before leaving. And you smile without opening your eyes. Because a day that starts with that gesture just can’t be bad. Without it, the morning can still be good — but a little empty.