Married People Share The Things They Miss About Being Single (16 Posts)

Being married can be awesome — like an endlessly fun sleepover party with the best person you know. But sometimes, married people miss some things that come with being single.

On Reddit, folks are sharing these things, such as being able to do whatever you want and also avoiding farts that smell less than roses. Oh — and not being pummeled by your sleep-fighting partner in your slumber.

1.

“Things being where I left them.” — Linison

2.

“Not having to consider anyone else when making a decision.” — BRN3R_ACCNT

3.

“Someone once said, ‘Being married is just asking another person what they want to eat for dinner until one of you dies.'” — Fran_Kubelik

4.

“Just being alone and being able to do whatever I want.” — TheDarkKnight1035

5.

“My own bed.” — Pelles2613

6.

“Not having to justify myself to another adult if I’m getting takeout 2 days in a row.” — InannasPocket

7.

“Hmm the things I miss? Ahh, cleaning the way I want. I have a thing about liking to clean when no one else is around, just because how I do it takes time and has a weird system to it.” — Historical-Ad4794

8.

“Not being beaten in my sleep by my wife. I BOUGHT A KING SIZE BED SO YOU COULD FIGHT YOUR DREAM NINJAS ON YOUR SIDE OF THE BED! STAY AWAY FROM ME!! PLEASE!!” — bloopie1192

9.

“Quietness…Except for tv, music of video games it was so quiet in my house. Now a wife and 3 little girls it’s a mad house. Sometimes when it’s just me and the dog I look over and apologize to him.” — mikeypipes01

10.

“I could go without all the rank-ass farts.” — widespreadpanda

11.

“The excitement of first dating someone you like.” — peenpeenpeen

12.

“Controlling the remote at all times. Watching ANYTHING without constant streaming commentary.” — Xhxxghchd

13.

“Friends. Don’t get me wrong, my wife has done nothing to isolate me. But when you marry your soulmate and best friend, it’s easy to think that’s all you’ll ever need. Add a long-hours job to the mix, and before you know it she’s the only person you interact with away from your desk. Then kids come along, and you’d sacrifice anything for your family – especially free time. But the kids grow up, and your wife craves time away from you and the kids. Then one day you realize – you’re alone.” — KrispyRice9·3 days ago

14.

“Wondering why I loaded the dishwasher how I did.” — m_nels

15.

“Not having to explain why I did some mundane thing. Wife: ‘Why did you set the toothpaste on the right side of the vanity instead of the left?’ Me: ‘Ummm…'” — drhibbart

16.

“Absolutely nothing. Sleepover with my best friend every night for 30 years.” — PattersonsOlady

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