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I cant stress enough how I much hate being the odd one out or the Third Wheel, you know those times you were invited to a get together of some sort, but the people there are friends of the person that invited you and they don't really care to interact with you, they are there only to see them, or everyone else is coupled and you're the only single one.
How do/would you handle those situations? Do you not go out at all or just remove yourself from those awkward situations? I'm not sure I worded this right, but I hope you all get the idea.
Interject myself into the conversation, listen carefully, ask questions, tell random stories, actively engage them. Out for drinks? Buy all of them a round.
And if that fails, buy yourself a round of drinks.
You should bring a friend of your own in case this happens. To be honest its inconsiderate of them. Just take notes of who does it and next time either, don't go, bring a friend, or find some other way to enjoy the outing.
I cant stress enough how I much hate being the odd one out or the Third Wheel, you know those times you were invited to a get together of some sort, but the people there are friends of the person that invited you and they don't really care to interact with you, they are there only to see them, or everyone else is coupled and you're the only single one.
How do/would you handle those situations? Do you not go out at all or just remove yourself from those awkward situations? I'm not sure I worded this right, but I hope you all get the idea.
When I was single I avoided being a third wheel at all costs. Usually my friends girl friends sucked at life anyways so it was always an easy choice. If you get tricked into those situations you have all the right to simply get up, no explanation, and remove yourself.
Oh my gosh, I HATE being the third wheel! Granted, I've been in situations where I have been the person who invites the friend and is being inappropriate w/ the (my) boyfriend when we all get together...just Karma I guess. Sometimes being the 3rd wheel is fine and all (depending where you are and what's going on around you, etc.) and other times it just plain sucks!
The one time I don't particularly dread being a 3rd wheel is when I'm hanging out w/ one of my friends and her boyfriend. The sad part is that her boyfriend and I will get into good conversations while my friend is sitting beside him nearly falling asleep. I end up talking to him more than my friend that I've known for several years! It would be nice if she could muster of the strength to join the conversation and NOT fall asleep!!
^I think shes just used to him, where as your more novel. Either that or shes low energy/narcolepsy loll
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