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5th Wheelin’ It

5th wheel

Being the only single dude in a crowd of couples can be a bit of a tricky situation. It’s like finding yourself in this awkward zone where you’re not part of the lovey-dovey duos, and you might feel like a bit of an outsider or the odd one out.

Trying to jump into group activities or conversations centered around couple stuff can feel like navigating a social obstacle course. On top of that, the whole scene tends to put a spotlight on your single status, making it kind of uncomfortable.

Written by Camille Moore

Camille has a master's degree from Saint Joseph University's Writing Studies program, and she currently works as the Writing Center Assistant Director at a small university in western Pennsylvania. Camille's writing has been published on several websites, and she enjoys writing articles and short stories in her spare time. You can follow Camille on Twitter @CamealAshley.