I would like to introduce you to a new idea. The idea of being a designated Third Wheel. You know how everyone always talks about “always being a bridesmaid and never a bride?” Well, let me introduce you to this new idea of “always being a Third Wheel and never being a part of a duo (I’m still working on how to exactly phrase it, but it’s getting there).”

DISCLAIMER: All thoughts are based on personal experience. Yes, yours truly is a designated Third Wheel.

1) “AND” usually comes before your name

You’ve probably reached the statues of Designated Third Wheel if people know you as “AND [Insert Name].”

2) You’re the Couples #1 Fan

That Third Wheel statues is in full affect if you practically carry around a foam finger which says, "I'm Their Number 1 Fan."

3) You “wear” a name tag that says “Hello my name is Chaperon”

Whenever they go on dates or hangout, your usually invited and you gain the "honorary" role of Chaperon. Your pretty much wearing a name tag that expresses this to everyone. As you sit in a booth, two over and stare intently at the couple, making sure everything runs smoothly.

4) You’ve joked about living in the duo’s basement when your older

They may have just been joking when they mentioned it to you, but you were totally serious. The idea of being their designated Third Wheel FOREVER sounds pretty feasible at the moment...

5) You’ve realized that sidewalks aren’t wide enough for three people

If your a Third Wheel you usually end up behind the duo or walking on the grass, because sidewalks are rarely big enough for three people to walk side-by-side.

6) Sitting in between the duo isn't out of the ordinary

This ones pretty self-explanatory. But you may be a Third Wheel if you almost always end up in between the couple at meals or outing.

7) Your living your non-existent relationship vicariously through theirs

It's kind of sad, but so TRUE. Sorry Third Wheeler's we can't deny this one.

8) Others have begun to refer to you as “The Third-Wheel”

It's not just you and the couple anymore who refer to you as "The Third Wheel," but rather, others have begun to catch on as well.

9) Your pretty comfortable with always going third

You've found that your favorite place to be is third and your favorite number may even be 3!

10) You would rather ride a tricycle than a two-wheeler

Okay, this is more metaphorical than realistic, but I think you know where I am going with this. If you're a designated Third Wheel, you've become comfortable with it. You've actually accepted the fact that your okay with being the awkward third wheel in their relationship and you have found that a tricycle may be even cooler than a two-wheeler.

So, Are You A Third Wheel?

Don't worry if you are. But rather, accept it for now. Embrace this Designated Third Wheel statues, until you find a person of your own.