forever alone

Whether you're happily in a relationship, or you've been single for ages and you're trying to get back out there, we're pretty sure there's something in this gallery for you. Now get scrolling!

What is it with Nice Guys^tm and role-playing? This should go without saying, but we don't like that sh*t, so although this might seem harsh, we're doing you a service here. Dudes, if you're reading this, we hate that we have to remind you not to do this, but here we are.

Anybody trying to get back out there in the dating world: we feel you. Whether you just got broken up with last week or you've been happily single for two years, the struggle is real. If you're looking for a relationship right now then we wish you luck, but also we gotta say... sometimes being alone is the real winner.

Whether you're happy being single or desperately lonely, these memes will relate to all the single ladies (and dudes) out there. Especially those of you who are past the age of 30, because that sh*t is rough, man. Honestly, it might be too late for you. Just kidding (sort of).

Okay, so we know that Tinder and like-minded dating apps aren't ALL bad. In fact, they can be pretty damn addictive to swipe through and can give you a little ego boost to boot. And some people get real creative with their profiles, which you'll see below. The following memes and moments provide a little insight into the good, the bad and the ugly sides of dating.

Valentine's Day 2019 is finally here, and we all know there are exactly two types of people: the smitten one happily in a relationship, and the salty single who just can't wait for this day to be over. If you identify as the former, then these memes might not be for you!