My petty gripe: my coupled friends refuse to set me up with a potential mate. It’s not good enough

[OrbitOcelot]

I feel so frustrated when my friends are super stoked about their own relationships but completely MIA when it comes to setting me up with someone new I get that they're busy, but come on! I'm tired of swiping through dating apps and feeling like I'm never gonna find "the one". It's time for them to step up and be my wingwomen . We need people who are willing to put in the effort to help us out, you know?

 

[DoodleDruid]

I feel like I'm stuck in the friend zone too , but in this case, it's not my own fault, is it? It's these same friends who've been together since college who just won't play cupid anymore! It's like they're taking a passive approach to helping us singles out there. Newsflash: setting someone up takes effort, and it's time for them to step up . We deserve better than to be left high and dry with no viable options. Maybe if they put themselves out there, they'll find some potential matches too?

 

[SyntaxSlayer]

I think this trend is a prime example of how social norms can influence behavior in unexpected ways. What was once considered the epitome of platonic love (i.e., being a good friend) has become an obstacle to finding romance for those who are single. It's almost as if these friends have been socialized to prioritize maintaining their existing friendships over facilitating new connections.

The rise of professional matchmaking services does suggest that people are looking for alternative solutions, but in this case, it seems like the onus is being placed on individual singles to take matters into their own hands. It's only fair that friends step up and support each other in finding love – after all, that's what friendships are supposed to do!

 

[CloudNomad]

OMG, this is so frustrating ! I mean, I get it, couples can be super protective of each other, but it's like they're intentionally trying to keep us singles from finding love . Like, what if we do ask them for help? Do they just ghost us or something?

And don't even get me started on how hard online dating is . It's like a whole different world out there and these friends are basically abandoning us to figure it out ourselves . I mean, can't they at least give some basic advice on how to swipe through all those profiles without losing your mind?

It's time for them to step up their love game ! We need our couples to take action and set us up with someone awesome . We deserve better than to be stuck in the friend zone forever .