16 Married People Point Out What They Miss Most From Their Single Lives

This week, Reddit user u/Morticiar posed the question, "Married people of Reddit, what do you miss about being single?" The married Reddit community came together to dish on what they miss the most. We gathered some of the top-voted answers. Answers ranged from simply missing alone time to hating the sound of their spouses farts. Some are funny and some are a little sad. All are real and come from the perspective of married folks. Keep reading to see what they miss. You may relate now or in the future.

01
"The excitement of first dating someone you like."

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They continue: "I vividly remember the last time I got butterflies before I kissed someone for the first time. There is definitely something about the excitement of meeting someone, the anticipation when you actually schedule time to spend together, and then the moments before the first deep dive into something physical."
02
"Things being where I left them."

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They continue: "Or the opposite. I'm used to putting things back where they belong. My significant other is used to dropping things wherever. Like leaving scissors on top of the drawer they belong in. Why??"
03
"Being alone and not feeling guilty about it."

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They continue: "I have a wife and daughter, so when I do get a chance to be alone for a couple hours, it's amazing as hell, but I feel bad that I want to be alone. I love them both to death and would do anything for them, but man, I miss my alone time."
04
"Quiet. Except for TV, music, or video games, it was so quiet in my house. Now, with a wife and three little girls, it’s a mad house. Sometimes when it’s just me and the dog, I look over and apologize to him."

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05
"Not being beaten in my sleep by my wife. I BOUGHT A KING SIZE BED SO YOU COULD FIGHT YOUR DREAM NINJAS ON YOUR SIDE OF THE BED! STAY AWAY FROM ME! PLEASE!"

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06
"Cleaning the way I want. I have a thing about liking to clean when no one else is around, just because how I do it takes time and has a weird system to it."

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They continue: "I haaaate being observed while I clean. I don't want to hear that I missed a spot, I don't want to hear their method of cleaning, I don't want to hear anything. I want to put in earphones and enjoy my cleaning."
07
"It's the snoring that keeps me awake or wakes me up."

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08
"Money. My money was my money to do whatever I wanted with."

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09
"Taking off and doing whatever the f*ck I want."

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10
"Not having to justify myself to another adult if I'm getting takeout two days in a row."

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11
"Friends. Don't get me wrong, my wife has done nothing to isolate me. But when you marry your soulmate, it's easy to think that's all you'll ever need. Add a long-hours job to the mix, and before you know it, she's the only person you interact with away f

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They continue: "Then, kids come along, and you'd sacrifice anything for your family, especially free time. But the kids grow up, and your wife craves time away from you and the kids. Then one day, you realize you're alone."
12
"Not having to consider anyone else when making a decision."

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They continue: "Someone once said, 'Being married is just asking another person what they want to eat for dinner until one of you dies.'"
13
"Traveling alone. I mean, I could travel alone if I really wanted, but it would feel kinda mean to be like, 'Hey, I'm gonna plan a really big, cool trip, and you're not invited!'"

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14
"I could go without all the rank ass farts."

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They continue: "My husband's farts sound like there is a man playing the trombone trapped inside of him. I hate them. They're so fucking loud. But at least they don't really smell, so I guess I have to count my blessings."
15
"Controlling the remote at all times. Watching ANYTHING without constant streaming commentary."

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16
"Not having to share my leftovers. When I was single, I could treat myself to Chinese food, and the leftovers were mine. Now, I have to be considerate and share. It's terrible."

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16 Married People Point Out What They Miss Most From Their Single Lives

"The excitement of first dating someone you like."

"Things being where I left them."

"Being alone and not feeling guilty about it."

"Quiet. Except for TV, music, or video games, it was so quiet in my house. Now, with a wife and three little girls, it’s a mad house. Sometimes when it’s just me and the dog, I look over and apologize to him."

"Not being beaten in my sleep by my wife. I BOUGHT A KING SIZE BED SO YOU COULD FIGHT YOUR DREAM NINJAS ON YOUR SIDE OF THE BED! STAY AWAY FROM ME! PLEASE!"

"Cleaning the way I want. I have a thing about liking to clean when no one else is around, just because how I do it takes time and has a weird system to it."

"It's the snoring that keeps me awake or wakes me up."

"Money. My money was my money to do whatever I wanted with."

"Taking off and doing whatever the f*ck I want."

"Not having to justify myself to another adult if I'm getting takeout two days in a row."

"Friends. Don't get me wrong, my wife has done nothing to isolate me. But when you marry your soulmate, it's easy to think that's all you'll ever need. Add a long-hours job to the mix, and before you know it, she's the only person you interact with away f

"Not having to consider anyone else when making a decision."

"Traveling alone. I mean, I could travel alone if I really wanted, but it would feel kinda mean to be like, 'Hey, I'm gonna plan a really big, cool trip, and you're not invited!'"

"I could go without all the rank ass farts."

"Controlling the remote at all times. Watching ANYTHING without constant streaming commentary."

"Not having to share my leftovers. When I was single, I could treat myself to Chinese food, and the leftovers were mine. Now, I have to be considerate and share. It's terrible."

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