So your birthday is around the corner and like every year you’ve got some kickass plans to bring in your special day. Though we understand that with each passing year, your birthday has witnessed a gradual drift towards the non-cray side of life where most of your friends are married (or getting there) and rest of them just not totally up for the fun you’ve planned for your big day.

We feel you (unless your close friend circle comprises a majority of twenty-something hot-blooded pals).

But hey! You’re turning 30, you’re single, you have a nice job and goes without saying – you’re fabulous!

They say age is just a number and in your case, damn they’re right! However, there are a few struggles of a single guy who’s entering into his 30’s those are just unavoidable. That’s something nobody’s going to tell you. So here’s a list (that goes out for most of us single dudes out there).

You may thank us later.

1. The wedding galore

Well it’s true. Social media these days (for people like us) has become a mini wedding/honeymoon album. I mean, where did all those fun party check-in’s disappear? At times like these, tell yourself that you (by far) are the coolest person in your friend’s list and feel proud. And in case you spot a person cooler than you in the list, contact that person and catch-up!

 

2. Those pesky relatives

We all have relatives who are annoying as f*ck. That little evil part of your extended family is never up to any good and let’s admit it, they will have their opinions about you (especially about the fact that you’re turning 30 and it’s time for you to settle down). Well, your only escape to such a situation is that you need to be ready with a kickass comeback at all times. If ignoring them doesn’t help, dig into their past roots and come up with something that’ll shut them up forever (evil laugh).

 

3. Dearth of those ‘cool’ friends

The coolness quotient in most your friend deteriorates with time. You may (in some cases) realise that they’re not the same when it comes to going out and making it a night to remember. All those clubbing night-out’s that convert into pajama house parties eventually decrease in number the frequency of which is also affected due to family/personal issues. At that moment you realise, why hasn’t this change affected you? We’d suggest that you always have a Plan B handy, which could involve a date with yourself with wine and a nice movie!

 

4. Talking about cool friends, now you sure know who your REAL friends are

That’s a part of growing up. As you grow older, you give your ‘close friends’ opportunities to prove themselves over time and let’s face it; most of them do end up disappointing you. It’s not their fault to be honest. With time, everyone’s priorities change and there are some things you just cannot avoid. But there will be a few nice ones that’ll make sure that they’re around no matter what. DO NOT lose them under any circumstances (even if they aren’t oh-so-cool anymore).

 

5. The ‘forever alone’ hangouts with friends AND their SO’s

Imagine this: you’ve been invited over for dinner by your best friend and his wife. You show up and bam! You’re the only single guy at the table. All you have around you are couples narrating their annoying stories (which you’ve heard like 50 million times) and the worst part is – everybody’s drinking real slowly! A million dollar advice here for you my man – get drunk! Don’t bother who is judging you. Just make sure that you end up having a good time while making others laugh at your jokes. Be the star of the night!

 

6. The perpetual third-wheeler

Again, every time you make a nice plan with one of your friends, while making it absolutely clear that ITS HIM ONLY who you want to meet, his plus one shows up. EVERYTIME! It’s like a package deal that comes with each one of your friends. Next thing you know, you’re the friggin third-wheeler there. Well, that’s something that cannot be avoided at any cost. You can’t simply tell your friends that you don’t want to hang out with their girlfriends, now can you?

 

7. Your inability to party hard like the early 20’s

You’re almost 30 and you’ve come to an agreement with yourself that drinking like the early 20’s isn’t something you can afford anymore. Your hangovers hit you harder and your body becomes more sensitive to alcohol’s effects. But…but…but…don’t let that affect you. Yes, you may go slow and reduce its consumption as long as you reach that happy state! Well, think about it like this – you spend lesser money on alcohol now to reach that happy high unlike your early 20’s.

 

8. The fear of actually dying alone coming true

That’s debatable! Some of us are just fine with life the way it is. On the other hand some of us get carried away by stupid norms and stereotypes of the society where everyone tells you to get married before it’s too late. Believe us, it is NEVER too late to find a partner! So, chuck that fear of dying alone out of your head unless you really want to (see a doctor if you do, we’d suggest).

 

9. Hanging out with your other friends who’ve already made ‘other human beings’

Yeah yeah, we all have friends who got married in their early 20’s and are now raising their families while producing other human beings like it’s no one’s business. Clearly it isn’t our business either but to hangout with them and their tiny ones like all the time can get just a tad bit annoying. Like hello? How about some adult quality-beer-happening time together? There are baby sitters in this world you know!

 

10. The moment you realise you’re no longer in your 20’s !

So what?!? You’re life isn’t over. You just grew a year older. Just tell yourself this – ‘It took you 30 awesome years to look this good, damn you!’. Compare yourself with your other pals you grew up around (we know that’s bad advice) but at the end of the day, whatever sails your boat me friend! Whatever sails your boat!

 

So, those were the 10 struggles of a single guy who’s entering into his 30’s! If you are one of them, we are with you. Happy Birthday and we hope you make it so big that turning 30 doesn’t seem like a struggle to you anymore!

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