Trust Me, I'm an Expert

What is the most dreaded holiday of the year? Oh yes, Single Awareness day…I mean Valentine’s Day. And since that is around the time of this post, I figured all of you would love to hear about one of my main areas of expertise. This area, my friends, is that of being the ultimate third wheel. I know, I know you thought I was going to say some sort of relationship counselor or magical advice giver (although I have been told I am), but give me some credit where credit is due. You can ask any of my clients, I mean friends, that when I third wheel with them and their significant other, we all have a great time. Trust me, I third wheel quite often, at times, even in my own apartment. I can hear it all now, “KB, do you have a life?” Yes, I do thank you for asking. “KB, why don’t you have a boyfriend?” Well, its not like I can walk outside and pick one off of a tree like you would an apple. Especially going to a school where the girl to guy ratio is about 4 (or 5) to one. So, clearly if this were the Hunger Games, the odds would definitely not be in my favor. And, since my home is a few states away, I tried the long-distance thing once for a few weeks and that did not work out at all. The conclusion I’ve come to is to trust in the Lord and His timing for the right person at the right time. Believe me, it can be hard and truly lonely at times, but I’d rather be by myself doing my thang than be in the wrong relationship with the wrong person. All that to say, I’ve become really good at third wheeling. So, if you’re like me and just waiting on God’s timing for your “true love” (cue all of The Princess Bride references) than here are some of my tips and tricks to being the best third wheel on the block:

1) When first meeting the significant other, make sure to make them feel welcome and that you want to get to know them.

2) Try and keep a conversation flowing by getting to know them (this keeps the awkwardness at a lower level)

a. Ask their version of how they met

b. Likes and dislikes

c. Where the are from/what is their major or degree in

3) If you are going somewhere with them both, go with the flow of things

*some people are better at conversation than others, just keep in mind everyone has a different personality

*the longer you know the person, and how they are as a couple, the easier all of this will become

*the ultimate goal: the significant other feels like the third wheel and voila, you’ve made it my friend—you are now officially friends with the duo

On that note have an AMAZING Valentine's Day whatever your plans may be!

Got some other tips or suggestions for me? Leave them below to help a sister (or brother) out!