Eat Your Heart Out

Always the Single Friend? The Grief (and Joy) No One Talks About

Episode Summary

What does it really feel like to always be the single friend? The plus-one to everyone else’s milestones? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the grief, freedom, envy and unexpected joy that come with being the chronically single friend, surrounded by couples. If you’ve ever felt left behind, left out, or like you're the only one still figuring it out — this one’s for you.

Episode Notes

What does it really feel like to always be the single friend? The plus-one to everyone else’s milestones? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the grief, freedom, envy and unexpected joy that come with being the chronically single friend, surrounded by couples. If you’ve ever felt left behind, left out, or like you're the only one still figuring it out — this one’s for you. We talk about: 

💔 Navigating loneliness and social pressure in a coupled-up world 
⏳ Why singledom isn’t a “waiting room” for love 
🪞 Grieving the life you thought you'd have — while still building a full, joyful one
 🌱 Finding meaning, connection, and identity outside of romantic relationships

Oh, and for a little extra lit, cut to here and here for some of those stats we get into in this episode about marriage and women's work!

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