Funny Things You Learn From Living Alone

1 of 16

❯

❮

Shutterstock

You should live alone at least once in your lifetime simply because it pushes you to be comfortable with your own company. That’s a pretty major reason. But there are a few more basic and practical things you will learn when you live by yourself. Think about it; when you live alone you can’t count on a roommate to get home so you have somebody to walk the dog with at night time. You don’t have a boyfriend to kill a spider. You don’t have anyone to share the burden of chores. You also don’t have anyone to yell at about chores that aren’t done. Everything is on you. You have to keep yourself safe and keep your place clean and uplifting, all on your own. And finally, you have nobody to worry about catching you in your weird behaviors. For that last reason, you might discover some weird behaviors that never came out before. Here are funny things you learn when you live alone.

Shutterstock

You have to grocery shop a lot

You can’t buy in bulk because you’re splitting with somebody else. It’s just you, and you can’t get through 10 pounds of produce before it goes bad, so you have to grocery shop a lot.

Shutterstock

It’s good to know your neighbors

In the past, you may have thought your roommate was enough company in the building. Now that you’re alone, you actually want to know your neighbors so that they come to care about you, and look out for you.

Shutterstock

Most women are afraid to be alone

When you tell your friends that you live alone, they will tell you that they are worried about you. A lot of friends will offer to come keep you company if you ever feel afraid.

Shutterstock

Drinking a bottle of wine at night isn’t normal

When you had a roommate, you would both sit down to share a bottle of wine. You wouldn’t pay attention to who drank what and how one bottle would turn into two. Now if you do that solo, it feels a little unhealthy.

Shutterstock

Working out alone isn’t fun

In fact, the only reason you used to work out regularly is because you’d go to the gym with your roommate. At the very least, seeing her go made you feel like you should eventually go, too.

Shutterstock

Your stance on weapons changes

I won’t get into too many specifics here but, after living alone, you kind of see the point in keeping a weapon in your home. There are a few too many bumps in the night that make you want one.

700-02637920
© SimplyMui
Model Release: No
Property Release: No
Woman Whispering to Man

Bringing guys home is different

You used to bring guys home because you knew your roommate would be there to keep you safe if they turned out to be weird. Now, that’s not the case, so you’re a lot more cautious about who you bring home.

Image Source: Shutterstock

It’s different, but in a good way

You can finally continue to walk around naked after sex. You don’t need to get dressed because there is a roommate in the kitchen.

Shutterstock

You’re not as social as you thought

You used to think you had a booming social life and now you realize, it was just you and your roommate hanging out. Now that you actually have to plan things with people who live outside your apartment, you don’t see folks as often.

Image Source: Shutterstock.com

You’re pretty messy

Oops. It turns out that the only reason you really cleaned your dishes after every meal was to avoid a scolding from your roommate.

You need to be really careful

With knives, with keeping appliances by the bathtub, with open flames on the stove. You realize that if anything went wrong, there would be nobody to drive you immediately to the hospital or call an ambulance.

Shutterstock.com/woman going crazy

You’re a little bit crazy

You’re alone with your own thoughts a lot now and boy do those go to some strange places when there is no roommate to interrupt you.

inmagine.com

You can fix stuff

You can watch YouTube tutorials and fix broken faucets and squeaky door hinges all on your own.

Why You Can't Afford To Not Take That Midmorning Break

Shutterstock

Your coworkers aren’t so bad

You’re a little lonely these days, so you don’t get to be as picky about who you talk to and don’t talk to. You used to look forward to leaving your coworkers, but now you look forward to seeing them.

Image Source: Shutterstock

You say goodbye to your pride

Since you don’t have a roommate or partner to ask for help, you need to ask your neighbors or friends who live elsewhere. You have to ask friends to bring you things, or ask your neighbors to watch your dog. In a way you become more independent, but in many other ways you realize how much you depend on others, and you embrace that.

Funny Things You Learn From Living Alone

You have to grocery shop a lot

It’s good to know your neighbors

Most women are afraid to be alone

Drinking a bottle of wine at night isn’t normal

Working out alone isn’t fun

Your stance on weapons changes

Bringing guys home is different

It’s different, but in a good way

You’re not as social as you thought

You’re pretty messy

You need to be really careful

You’re a little bit crazy

You can fix stuff

Your coworkers aren’t so bad

You say goodbye to your pride

Roller Sets Are The Old-School Hair Move We’re Loving Again This Fall—Here’s How To Master It At Home

Tina Knowles Unveils Cécred’s New ‘Protection Collection’ For Easier, Healthier Braid Takedowns

Beyond The Villa: How ‘Love Island’ Exposes The Beauty Standards And Dating Odds Stacked Against Black Women [Op-Ed]

Why Skincare Still Fails Black Women — And How To Fix It

Pucker Up For National Lipstick Day! 13 Black Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Ride-Or-Die Red Shades

Fresha-Approved! 8 Summer Makeup Hacks That Can Take The Heat

MadameNoire

Quick Links

Legal

You have to grocery shop a lot

It’s good to know your neighbors

Most women are afraid to be alone

Drinking a bottle of wine at night isn’t normal

Working out alone isn’t fun

Your stance on weapons changes

Bringing guys home is different

It’s different, but in a good way

You’re not as social as you thought

You’re pretty messy

You need to be really careful

You’re a little bit crazy

You can fix stuff

Your coworkers aren’t so bad

You say goodbye to your pride

Roller Sets Are The Old-School Hair Move We’re Loving Again This Fall—Here’s How To Master It At Home

Tina Knowles Unveils Cécred’s New ‘Protection Collection’ For Easier, Healthier Braid Takedowns

Beyond The Villa: How ‘Love Island’ Exposes The Beauty Standards And Dating Odds Stacked Against Black Women [Op-Ed]

Why Skincare Still Fails Black Women — And How To Fix It

Pucker Up For National Lipstick Day! 13 Black Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Ride-Or-Die Red Shades

Fresha-Approved! 8 Summer Makeup Hacks That Can Take The Heat

Love MadameNoire? Get more! Join the MadameNoire Newsletter

MadameNoire

Quick Links

Legal