(A Single Girl’s Very Real Wish List)

Every year, we’re told the holidays are about romance, mistletoe, and bringing “someone special” home. And sure, that’s cute. But if we’re single in December, our Christmas lists look a little different. Less diamond jewelry, more vibes. Less “forever,” more “fun for now.”

So while Mariah is still holding out for her guy, here’s what we’re actually wishing for this year.

First, we want a photographer friend who owes us a favor and understands the assignment. We don’t want a blurry group photo from three summers ago or a bathroom mirror selfie that screams “we tried.” We want a dating profile picture so good it makes people stop scrolling and think, wait… how is this person still single? Golden hour would be ideal, one outfit change is acceptable, and yes, this counts as personal growth.

We also want a proper night out with our single friends, the kind where no one disappears early because their partner is tired and no one asks if we should “just go somewhere quieter.” We want pregame chaos, loud laughter, and that collective confidence boost that only happens when everyone at the table is unattached and feeling themselves. The night doesn’t need a plan; it just needs good music, strong drinks, and the mutual understanding that we’re out to have fun.

And let’s be honest — a holiday wish list would be incomplete without a hookup who truly gets it. We’re talking about someone attractive, respectful, and emotionally intelligent enough to know that chemistry doesn’t automatically mean breakfast plans. We don’t want pancakes, small talk, or a deep dive into each other’s childhoods before sunrise. We want a great night, zero pressure, and a clean, friendly exit before daylight makes things weird.

It would also be nice to have a plus-one for those inevitable holiday events where being single suddenly becomes a group discussion. Not a future spouse, not someone who needs to meet the family — just a charming, low-stakes companion who stands next to us so our aunt stops asking follow-up questions. Someone who can smile, make conversation, and leave with us at the end of the night without anyone getting ideas.

Finally, we want a last-minute holiday date that stays exactly what it is: fun. A little flirting, maybe a drink or two, possibly something festive, and absolutely no pressure to turn it into a situationship before New Year’s Eve. Just two people enjoying the moment and then going back to their lives, memories intact and expectations in check.

The good news is, none of this requires a Christmas miracle.

If we’re hoping to flirt our way through the holidays, find a fun plus-one, or squeeze in a last-minute date before the calendar fills up with family obligations, OBC is the place to do it. The holidays are better with a little chemistry, and significantly worse when we’re explaining our dating lives to relatives over dessert.

So consider this your sign.  Hop on OBC and find your holiday date before the chaos officially begins. Naughty, nice, or somewhere in between—we don’t judge.