How to be a good 3rd wheel

May I just say, that if you are in this situation, kudos to you for even showing up. It is very difficult to go out when there are several couples. Even if they don't think they are being "mushy," there are still those intimate conversations that they have peripherally that don't include you. For example, you can be sitting there, having a great conversation about current events when suddenly, one of them may say, oh hey, I got that thing we were talking about the other day. Now, what is this "thing"? Well, you will never find out because you are not a part of this relationship. This is the way it works in a couple. The "thing" could have been hemmorhoid cream for all you know, but you see my point. There is an awkwardness factor.

Try to avoid any conversation that goes within the realm of dating, such as questions about your ex, or questions about who you may (or may not) be dating right now. Try to keep the conversation limited to your interests, current events, any trips you are taking soon, because since you're single, you seem to be the only one going places and following your interests. Everyone else seems to be a clog in the drain, while you are constantly on the go. Therefore, you are the breath of fresh air in the room. Take advantage of it, be funny, confident, and carefree. You should not feel bad about not being in a couple. Do you think it's a bed of roses for them? Some of them are just settling too.

Don't stay the whole night. Make plans to go somewhere else with one of your single friends, and if he or she came with you, make sure you tell them you are not staying the whole night. They have their own comfort zone, and you should have yours. If you are trying to have fun, you don't want to stay with a bunch of couples all night long. You want to go out and mingle. These couples are not going to make new friends with you like when they were single. They have boyfriends now, and can't be so "friendly." Don't let them bring you down with them! You have to branch out now.

Lastly, don't be down on yourself because they are all coupled up. Don't start thinking you are too picky and this is why you are still single. When the right person is going to come along, they will. Don't let them fix you up with anyone or try to get someone's attention to introduce you unless you feel comfortable with it. Just because you are single doesn't mean you are their project. Let them find some other task to keep them happy or feel like their lives are worth living.