There are advantages to being single, and there are advantages to being part of a couple.

Likewise, there are many, many hilariously terrible things about both scenarios – and below are 12 things only people in a long-term relationship will be able to read and laugh (to keep from crying).

12. It’s all about still being able to surprise the other person.

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@dc5k20 ? love you #longtermrelationshipbarbie

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11. That really gets your motor running…

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When I showed Kellie this illustration she actually said to me ‘I’m not sure what’s more embarrassing – that people will know I almost shat myself, or that I shop in Aldi…’ ? . . . . . #kellieandpete #relationship #spooning #relatable #familylife #webcomic #artistoninstagram #illustrationdaily #bedtime #hugs #sleepytime #committed #longtermrelationship #aldi #summernights #summertime

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10. When you know you might have gone a bit too far.

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Why is this me? #marriedlife? #married #marriedcouples #marriagequotes #marriage #momlife #marriedlife #marriagememes #relationshipquotes #relationshipmemes #relationships #couples #couplequotes #couplegoals

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9. You know you’re tired when you argue DURING s^x about who has to do all of the work.

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You’re asking a lot here, big fella

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8. Toilet time is family time.

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7. Who needs privacy?

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#longtermrelationshipbarbie #lmfao #thatshowwedo

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6. Are you just going to stand there, orrrr?

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As far as he knows, I was born hairless. . If you laughed, follow ?? @lm.rich.bit*h ?? ? ? #money #moneymoney #moneymoneymoney #moneyshot #marriage #marriagegoals #marriagebootcamp #spiceupyourlife #marriageproblems #marriagememes #relationshipgoals #relationshipproblems #relationships #relationshipmemes #funny #humor #memes #memesdaily #imrichbit*h #lmrichbit*h #animalmemes

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5. Fine, I’ll try it. Just shut up.

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Curious about mud masks #longtermrelationshipbarbie

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4. How else do houses get cleaned?

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Pretty sure he does it on purpose.

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3. Friday nights.

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A typical night in the third trimester. Aaron in my pajama pants and me staring at my huge belly. #thirdtrimester #longtermrelationshipbarbie

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2. Seriously those are mine.

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2007 me: you have enough space, babe? 2019 me: stay on your damn side! . . #quitplayin #idontplaythat #itbelikethat #marriedlife #marriagebelike #marriageisfun #husbands #momlife #dadlife #momproblems #dadproblems #lifeasawife #funnymemes #funnycauseitstrue #marriagememes . . Post creator: @thecatwhisprer ?

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1. Your point?

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#longtermrelationshipbarbie

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Gotta love your partner, right?