Being Single Vs. Being In A Relationship

#1. Life goes by a lot slower when you’re with the one you love.

Then again, this might just reference the fact that your significant other won’t let you drive very fast.
Life goes by a lot slower when you're with the one you love.

#2. Phone conversations take on a whole new life.

You know you’re in love when you spend hours on the phone, but realize you don’t actually talk that much during that time — you’re too busy co-watching a show or making dinner in separate apartments.
Phone conversations take on a whole new life.

#3. This is very true, unfortunately.

When it comes to dating, it often feels like feast or famine. As soon as you get paired up, that’s when everyone seems to take notice.
This is very true, unfortunately.

#4. This comic only further illustrates that point.

Seriously, guys: You couldn’t have bought me a drink before my boyfriend was around to do it? I’d have saved thousands.
This comic only further illustrates that point.

#5. Shopping now comes with a second opinion.

But don’t worry, most of the time it’s a second opinion that you desperately need. You’ll thank her later
Shopping now comes with a second opinion.

#6. This meme has a double meaning.

Either it’s referencing the amount of time you have on your hands when you’re single (you can afford to be precise!), or it’s a commentary on the true nature of razor abandonment once in a relationship.
This meme has a double meaning.

#7. Conversations take a different turn when you’re single.

Even if they are happening in another language
Conversations take a different turn when you're single.

#8. This is a marked improvement.

Although, even people in relationships should still be sniffing the leftovers every once in awhile.
This is a marked improvement.

#9. It’s true: The whole discourse changes once you’re committed.

Funny how changing a few words here and there can change the whole nature of your conversations.
It's true: The whole discourse changes once you're committed.

#10. Social media gets quieter when you’re taken.

And honestly, maybe that’s what we’re all really looking for anyways.
Social media gets quieter when you're taken.

#11. So this is what they mean when they say “look for your other half.”

Big or small, we all need someone around to complete us.
So this is what they mean when they say "look for your other half."

#12. Your underwear game gets a step up when you’re taken.

But we’re hoping that you still keep those epic single underpants around for when you just want to be comfy.
Your underwear game gets a step up when you're taken.

#13. This may have been true years ago.

But now, we think you’ll find that all the bearded guys are actually taken. After all, beards are *so hot* right now.
This may have been true years ago.

#14. Even Pac Man gets what it’s like to go from single to taken.

It’s funny because it’s true.
Even Pac Man gets what it's like to go from single to taken.

#15. The bags in your hand might change.

But the point is, you still have bags in your hand.
The bags in your hand might change.

#16. The truth is, your life just gets more crowded.

Being single is all about having space — literally.
The truth is, your life just gets more crowded.

#17. Even your fridge gets an upgrade.

After all, you have to have groceries in the fridge if you want to cook a romantic meal
Even your fridge gets an upgrade.

#18. You could definitely upgrade from beer to champagne.

But the best relationships are ones where you drink both — and always do so together.
You could definitely upgrade from beer to champagne.

#19. Your bros might be mad that they take a back seat.

But they also might stick around — and maybe your partner can actually hang with them and have a good time.
Your bros might be mad that they take a back seat.

#20. Being single means having a heavy hand with friend requests.

After all, you never know when a friend might turn into something more. It’s a numbers game, really.
Being single means having a heavy hand with friend requests.

#21. And formerly innocent activities might get a little…mature.

Although we do not necessarily endorse this kind of movie theater behavior. Plus, the view actually kind of sucks.
And formerly innocent activities might get a little...mature.

#22. And finally, the realest truth about being in a relationship.

When you’re in love, time flies — and so do your dollars
And finally, the realest truth about being in a relationship.

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