Here are some of the things a third wheel will understand or
someone who will be third wheeling should know.
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| Ft. Zaldy Tagulao Jr. & Rose Michaela Mactal |
1. The Fake Out
You try not to look awkward in front of the couple. You know
when they’re all lovey dovey right in front of you and you try to look away; or
maybe when they’re talking with each other and they try to engage you in the
conversation with just a Yes or No
answer you fake a smile and a nod. Just fake it out and no one will notice.
2. The “Movie”
Let’s be honest, you’re the only one who actually watches
the movie. While the lovely couple right by your side is cuddling up in their
seats you focus yourself on the movie not because you wanted to watch it but
you have no other choice (Note: Happens most of the time, rarely happens that
you want to watch the movie). Right before you know it, you’re already hooked
up in the movie and getting cheese popcorn all over you; and when you get out
of the cinema the couple will say instantly “It
was a good movie”. Suddenly you’re inside your head arguing you didn’t even
see the best part coz’ you’re all cuddling and stuff.
3. When it’s time to
eat you eat up
A scene that happens right after The “Movie” or beforehand. One of them will start asking the other “Where do you want to eat?” and then
they’ll make up their minds by themselves and ask you “Is it okay with you if we eat here?” Ding! This is the best time to apply The Fake Out. It’s not like you can do something about it, it’s a 2
v. 1 situation here. When you get to the restaurant, you order what you want
without minding them and when you see your food being served, HALLELUIA! Never
mind their Chocolate Milkshake with two straws, it’s all about YOU & YOUR
FOOD.
4. You Wonder
Suddenly, your mind’s preoccupied, you don’t mind the couple
anymore and you’re just lost in your thoughts (Note: Often happens after you
eat). The thoughts are mostly negative, you started to think about your life
problems, your future, what you’d rather do, and your Math test oh your test
how can you forget about your Math test and you start to think… I’m here for my
friend, to get to know if he/she really likes my friend or if they’ll pass your
standards… Oh your Math test it’s tomorrow, and out of nowhere you slip back to
reality because you’re approaching something; and it’s
5. The
Escalator/Sidewalk/Narrow Spaces
After you got lost in your thoughts you see this, the
scariest thing you’ve ever seen, your enemy in third wheeling the escalator/sidewalk/narrow spaces where
only two human beings can fit. You
started to think why, why, why now? But suddenly you know where to position
yourself, you can be in front of them or behind them. Is it reflex? No, after
all that’s happened you already know where to position yourself in all of
what’s happening.
6. The “Sometimes”
After all of what you’ve experienced, sometimes well
sometimes, you just can’t help but smile and admire the couple you accompanied.
Admit it, just admit it sometimes there’s joy in being the third wheel.
7. The Realization
At the end of the day, third wheeling made you realize
something, it made you realize that you should’ve brought someone with you, it
made you feel that you’re single even when you already are or even if you’re
not. The bottom line is you had fun in spite of everything and you’ll find your
love someday. STAY POSITIVE.
These are just some of the things a third wheel experiences.
Did I miss anything? Let me know your thoughts and leave a comment about your
third wheel experience and Happy Third Wheeling!
