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Third Wheel
Written May 2002

Ever hear this term before? Basically it's when there is a couple, and a third person who is a friend. When all three are together, it's like the 3rd person doesn't fully belong in the group. Don't like that definition? Too bad.

Anywho, I know a couple, well knew them before they were a couple. When they got together, it didn't really feel like I belonged. Felt like I shouldn't be around, because they had couple things to do. And it's not like I was around them a lot either, might have seen them 2-3 times a week. Though I haven't seen them in awhile. It could have been my own insecurities making me feel that way, of course, and they did tell me they didn't mind, but still felt like I shouldn't hang around when they were together.

So, I was what I would call a third wheel. Though, perhaps a third wheel is someone who hangs around a couple a lot, not giving them alone time? Maybe. I know that definition wouldn't fit me, but I just felt like they didn't want me around. Don't get me wrong, they are both really nice people, and I don't mean any offense to them. I just can't help the way I feel, right?

Oh well, I'm not entirely sure if there's a point to all this. They say it's good not to hold things in. Who "they" are, I don't know.