Tiktok Trend - How Long Single? - May 2025

The “How long single?” trend popped up around May 2025 and quickly became one of the most relatable and funny formats on TikTok and Instagram Reels.

It’s short, expressive, and hilariously honest — a perfect mix of humor, drama, and surprise. If your content is about dating, self-love, or just good vibes, this one is worth trying!

What’s this trend all about?

This trend uses the original sound by TONY STATOVCI, which starts with soft, dramatic music and suddenly switches to a fun, upbeat tune (think cartoon circus energy).

The video usually starts with the question “How long have you been single?” followed by an answer like “About a year.” Then a second question hits: “Doesn’t it drive you crazy?”

That’s when the drama starts — the person reacts like it *does* drive them crazy… only to completely flip the vibe with a smile and the text “Nah I’m happy!” right when the music changes. It's a playful way to say: single doesn’t mean sad!

What kind of videos people are making

  • Example 1: A man on a couch, acting out the question with over-the-top facial expressions and a happy finish.
  • Example 2: A woman near a window, going from serious to silly, ending with a cute dance silhouette.
  • Example 3: A man outdoors with peaceful vibes, shifting from “peace sign” to a funny stress reaction, then a chill lean-back smile.

Want to use it? Here’s the step-by-step

  • Find the trending audio on TikTok.
  • Film yourself (or someone else) in a calm setting — couch, window, garden, etc.
  • React to the first question: “How long have you been single?” — keep it calm or thoughtful.
  • React to the second question: “Doesn’t it drive you crazy?” — now go dramatic: stressed, shocked, exaggerated.
  • As the music shifts, instantly smile or relax. Add the text: “Nah I’m happy!”
  • Add your text overlays clearly and time them well — one for each moment.
  • Keep the clip under 10 seconds for best results. Simple cuts or just one take is fine!
  • Use hashtags like #howlongsingle #singleandhappy #trend #fyp

When it works best (and why)

This trend does well when your timing is spot-on and your expressions are fun to watch. It’s all about contrast and surprise.

  • The dramatic music shift makes the joke land harder
  • Facial expressions that go from 0 to 100 are always a hit
  • It taps into a real experience: being single and proud
  • It’s quick, easy, and super relatable

When it doesn’t work (and why)

A few things can ruin the vibe or make the message unclear.

  • If your reactions are too flat or low energy, the joke won’t land
  • If the audio timing is off, especially during the music switch
  • If the text is too small or disappears too fast to read
  • If the tone feels too serious or sad at the end — it should end on a high note

Bottom line? Be playful, exaggerate the moment, and time that music switch perfectly — and you’ve got a viral-worthy video on your hands.

More examples

@aganesati you can't like this video #fyp #fy #single #crazy #relatable ♬ original sound - TONY STATOVCI
@anaisirasiga My brain says Hi yall🫠#fyp #viralvideo #fijitiktok #foryoupage ♬ original sound - TONY STATOVCI
@lucaa_giunta_ Kiss if u follow again 😘 #fyp #foryou #fy ♬ original sound - TONY STATOVCI
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