Disadvantages of being single; There is no one to call when you are on vacation/at a conference. Everyone has already dated everyone else. You get asked to babysit/dog sit every weekend. Everyone thinks you are fair game. And, everyone thinks they found your perfect match. You get the sympathy date invitation. Having to explain to your family WHY you are single. There is no one to help you when your tire goes flat. You have to buy all of your own stuff. There is no one to share your funny life stories with.