One of the things that I miss most about being in a relationship is that my low-key weekends were considered socially acceptable, because they were spent with another person. Now, as a single person, my low-key weekends are not so socially acceptable – they’re more likely to be considered “cat lady” level pathetic.

        I’m supposed to be spending my free time engaged in social events: dinners with friends, dating obligations, and other various social rituals that I enjoy less than my solitude. But, I love my friends – they’re important to me, so I attend events when I’m tired, and socialize when I’d prefer to read.

        So, when I have the opportunity to have a weekend entirely to myself,...

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