Have you ever been invited out with two friends just to become their awkward third wheel? Here’s a list of 10 reasons why third-wheeling is worse with best friends.
1. Inside jokes.
No one likes being left out of something hilarious. While you weren’t around, the two besties probably had the funniest experience ever, but you wouldn’t know anything about it because it was one of those things where you just “had to be there.”
2. You become a personal photographer.
After hearing the words, “let’s take a picture,” you assume you’re going to be in it. WRONG. You’re only here to take the pictures, not be a part of them. Be prepared to take at least 50 photos of the cute couple. Don’t forget to hold their stuff.
3. You never get the memo.
Have you ever been stuck looking for your two friends in the mall’s food court because they’ve left you in line while they went to find a table? What about that time when they went into Forever 21 without you and you had to call just to see where they ran off to? OH, and remember when there was that dress code you knew nothing about because they didn’t think to give you the heads up? Yikes.
4. Sidewalks literally were not made for more than two people to walk side-by-side.
On the way to whatever event it may be, you’ll probably be completely shut out of the conversation because you’ll be stuck as the sad, lonely caboose. Choo-choo.
5. They’ll try their absolute hardest to include you in everything.
After a while, they’ll realize that you’ve been nothing but a third wheel the entire time, so they’ll probably have you go to the bathroom with them or something to make up for it. Yay, poop group!
6. Majority always rules.
Of course the best friend duo is going to agree on everything. You’ll be the odd one out almost every time, forced to enjoy whatever it is they choose to do. Isn’t democracy a beautiful thing?
7. You might feel like you’re getting “ganged up on.”
One person asking you about why you’re single is already enough to handle. When there’s two, you might begin to regret your entire decision on going out with them as a whole. Good luck.
8. You’ll probably always sit alone.
Heaven forbid you third wheel at an amusement park. This guy looks pissed. But hey, at least you’ll never have to worry about elbowing anyone!
9. You’re not going to know anyone they know.
They probably won’t introduce you either. After you introduce yourself to the stranger the two besties ran into, you’ll stand there awkwardly for the next five to 10 minutes while they all catch up. Worry not. They’ll probably tell you who this unfamiliar person is when they’re done.
10. You’re forced to be the mediator in every argument.
Of course you can’t have allegiance with just one of the besties. That would be “fake.” You must give them equal advice as to why and how they’re being ridiculous so that they can make up and go back to ignoring you. Duh.