"Be single", they said. "It'll be fun", they said.
Expectation:
You don't have to answer to anyone.
Reality:
You're always Alone.
Expectation:
You don't have to worry about hurting anyone.
Reality:
You have no one to go out with.
Expectation:
You don't have to worry about being lied to or cheated on
Reality:
You're almost always a third-wheel.
Expectation:
No more arguing/fighting with anyone
Reality:
You have no Valentine's day date
Expectation:
You can flirt with whoever you want, whenever you want
Reality:
You see couples everywhere. Also, while you're single, it's when no one decides to actually try and be with you
Expectation:
You can go out with whoever you want
Reality:
You have no one to love and you can't do double dates with your friends.
Expectations:
You don't have to remember any kind of anniversaries or go out for holidays
Realities:
You don't have anyone to share important moments with, or just even how your day went.