Things you’ll miss about the single life when you’re married

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Missing parts of the single life doesn’t have to mean you’re not happy in your relationship, just like craving elements of a relationship doesn’t mean a single person isn’t happy. But each lifestyle certainly comes with its perks. Let’s be real: there was just a buzz in the air when you were single. Each day was full of possibilities. You were such a free agent, never having to consider anyone else in your plans, your meals, or even your actions. You may say married life hasn’t changed you but, admit it; there are some things you did when you were single that you could never do now. And you’re not complaining! But sometimes, you get a bit nostalgic for those good old days of wondering when the one would come along, and entertaining yourself fabulously in the meantime. Here are things you’ll miss about the single life when you’re married.

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A reason to dress up

Any time you stepped out the door—even just to pick up toilet paper—you could meet the one. Simply living was a reason to get dressed up and make use of every part of your carefully curated wardrobe.

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Coming home whenever you want

There wasn’t anybody at home waiting for you, nor was there someone you wanted to rush home to see, so you’d say yes to the after-hours party, or that one last drink, or that spontaneous overnight stay somewhere.

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Not consulting anyone on decorating items

If you found a funky chair you liked at a yard sale, you just brought it home. You didn’t have to text a photo to your hubby to make sure he approved of it.

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The freedom to be messy until you want to clean

If you were just super busy (or super lazy) you could let your place become out of control messy. But, your mess didn’t affect anybody but you, so you didn’t feel guilty about it.

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Going to the bathroom with the door open

You never shut the door to go to the bathroom—no, not even number two—when you were single. There was just no point, and it was marvelous.

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Not caring who sees your dirty laundry. Literally.

You have undies in your hamper with period stains, skid marks, off-colored moisture, holes in them, and who knows what else. But when you were single, you didn’t take pains to cover those up with a towel so nobody would see them. There was nobody to see them.

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A mystery in tomorrow

Every day was mysterious—an adventure to unfold. You never knew which day might be the day that you met the one. There was something magical in the air.

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Getting free things (because you’re a solo lady)

Admit it: when you were single, you got more free stuff. You were a cute woman flying solo, so you could skip the line at bars, and get free drinks from flirty bartenders. You don’t get that when you have a husband in-tow.

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Being the shiny object at a party of bachelors

If you went to a party where there were lots of single men but few single women, you were a shiny object. You were showered with attention. You were the bright, shiny object in the room.

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Being a mystery to men

Your husband knows absolutely everything about you. But when you were single, you were a total mystery to every man you met. You got that warm feeling on your skin when you knew a guy was curious about you.

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Making major appearance changes on a whim

Like dying your hair blue without worrying whether or not your partner will find it attractive. You may still do that when you’re married but you may have to also face a partner who clearly doesn’t like your look.

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Complaining about men to your girlfriends

Ah! Venting about guys to your girlfriends! That was the best! You could laugh and talk for hours, retelling your bad date stories and your awkward hookup adventures.

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Holiday freedom

Holidays weren’t this highly political and stressful affair of, “Are we visiting your family or mine? Or are we trying to squeeze a plane flight in the middle of the holiday, to see both?”

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Calendar freedom, in general

If you were invited to something, you were free to go, and you wanted to go, you went. You didn’t first check to make sure your partner had something planned for the two of you that night.