Third-wheelers know that they could be doing something better with their time but instead choose to indulge in the self-torture of having to accompany a couple on their outing. What drives a person to want to be a third-wheel in the first place? While there may be many reasons unknown, here are some 15 things that go through their minds:

1. I've got nothing better to do...I guess.


2. Someday, I'll have what they are having.


3. Feels like I signed up for PDA class and came without a partner.


4. What am I, an unofficial chaperone?


5.  I hope they don't think I need help in the dating department.


6. Do they pity me? Am I actually that pitiful?


7. Maybe I can slip away while they're making out.


8. Yes, by all means, do ignore my presence.


9. There's got to be another third-wheeler in this room somewhere.


10. I'm never hanging out with these people ever again.

11. I can't wait until they break up.


12. Ugh, not another inside joke!


13. Why do they always invite me to these things?


14. I didn't realize I was the third wheel.


15. You want to hang out again soon? Sure!