You know the saying, two’s company, three’s a crowd? Nope? Didn’t think so. Here are 5 reasons why third wheels are pretty much awesome!
5. You get two friends, automatically.
It’s like a promo at a supermarket: buy 1, get 2.
4. You get lots of free food.
For some reasons you can’t quite put your finger on (you’re single), your couple-friends seem to take pity on you whenever you hang out with them, so they treat you to lots of food to make you feel better. Plus, the fact that they’re counting on you to become their automatic couple-bestie when you finally find yourself someone to settle down with. Can someone say, double dates?
3. You get to practice your photography skills on them.
When the couple-friends you’re with is that kind of couple who likes taking photos of themselves and posting them on social media, you become their appointed photographer. And clearly your skills have evolved, from crappy phone snaps to artistic DSLR shots worthy of Instagram double-taps. You go, you.
2. You actually get to pick where to hang out.
When one wants to watch a movie and the other to go to a bar, you become the tie breaker, or even that person who suggests something completely different that night — and they usually go along with your idea.
1. You learn a lot about relationships by watching.
A girlfriend/boyfriend? Who needs that when you’re already living your love life vicariously through your couple-friends! Besides, when the time does come that you’re ready to date seriously, you are going to be the best partner ever, because you’ve seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t in a relationship.
