Facts. Took my socially avoidant ass to a comedy show over the weekend and had a damn blast. Turns out, making evening plans where you’re the only person you gotta wait for makes life…SO much better.
GeniusOfLove74 on
Exactly. And don’t let anyone make you feel odd for taking yourself out to a sit-down dinner, if you can afford it. It’s gonna be harder now, but life’s too damned short.
ThePrinceofallYNs on
You’re taking yourself out on a date. Matter of fact, get yourself some flowers
henry-bacon on
1000%, almost every event I’ve been to this year I’ve gone by myself.
angelicbitch09 on
Literally waiting on people is why I like doing shit alone. No one to be late, no issues with splitting checks, and no arguing over logistics, etc.
SosaDaVinci on
I’ve been going to the movies by myself for years. Nobody wants to go watch the Demon Slayer movie? Cool, I’ll take myself and some Chick-Fil-A and go enjoy the movie on my own.
Five-Oh-Vicryl on
I find this liberating. One of the most positive things you can do for your mental health. Another side benefit is protecting the dignity of your friends/family who sometimes cannot afford the events/places you wanna go
Annual-Cheesecake675 on
A word.
fistswityat0es on
Totally agree. Even with my wife, whom I’m happily married to, I’ve taken this approach in going to movies, metal shows, solo golf rounds. It’s been mentally healthy to get out there and do these things on my own when I can’t find peeps to go with.
imf4rds on
I been doing that since I 29. I am a great date
Jamaican_Dynamite on
It’s great. Can’t do it all the time. But at least you can treat yourself to something.
TheMagicalMatt on
This is something I had to tell myself. Now that I have the confidence, I’m just afraid of getting shot. American problems.
kingofthepenguins777 on
Recently remembered I had free will and indulged my inner 9-year-old by going to the zoo by myself for the first time. Absolute blast. Got to read all the info and stare at the critters at my own pace, even chat up the guides for more info.
Nobody tagging along to add on the pressure of thinking of jokey comments or negotiating on when to head out, just me alone staring at elephants picking up branches and thinking “hell yeah”
Ashy6ix on
Low key, going to events alone is the best way to meet new people. You’d be surprised how easy it is for others to approach.
Same goes for vacation.
Aperfectschizm on
Fax 💯
DescriptionNo9626 on
Real talk, doing things by yourself is one of the first steps to protecting your peace.
SoulPossum on
I incorporated this into my dating strategy way back in the day. I asked this lady out. She agreed. I picked a place she mentioned wanting to go to even though I wasn’t a huge fan. She stood me up. I, being young and stupid, continued trying to date her and was stood up 2 more times.
After that, I started pitching dates for places I liked when I asked someone out. I would ask what they didn’t like and make sure to avoid that. But outside of that, I picked things I knew I would have a good time at. I know I’m going. I know I’m probably gonna pay for it. Worst case, it became a solo outing or an outing where I could replace the date with a friend. Made life way easier.
AngelsLoveDisasters on
I eat out the best when I’m alone. I can try what I want, order extra without question, and never worry about how the bill should be split
Main-Economist-9547 on
Went to a haunted house alone last night! It was so fun!
Superb-Savings-4813 on
Hell yeah. It’s easier when it’s just you.
DemonicJaye on
I spent a good 4 years in depression after I graduated high school, until I finally started meditating, going out to the park for walks in the sunlight, and talking to myself. Building a relationship with yourself is all the fuel you need to grow confidence, because nobody is going to nurture you, or your inner child except for you.
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Facts. Took my socially avoidant ass to a comedy show over the weekend and had a damn blast. Turns out, making evening plans where you’re the only person you gotta wait for makes life…SO much better.
Exactly. And don’t let anyone make you feel odd for taking yourself out to a sit-down dinner, if you can afford it. It’s gonna be harder now, but life’s too damned short.
You’re taking yourself out on a date. Matter of fact, get yourself some flowers
1000%, almost every event I’ve been to this year I’ve gone by myself.
Literally waiting on people is why I like doing shit alone. No one to be late, no issues with splitting checks, and no arguing over logistics, etc.
I’ve been going to the movies by myself for years. Nobody wants to go watch the Demon Slayer movie? Cool, I’ll take myself and some Chick-Fil-A and go enjoy the movie on my own.
I find this liberating. One of the most positive things you can do for your mental health. Another side benefit is protecting the dignity of your friends/family who sometimes cannot afford the events/places you wanna go
A word.
Totally agree. Even with my wife, whom I’m happily married to, I’ve taken this approach in going to movies, metal shows, solo golf rounds. It’s been mentally healthy to get out there and do these things on my own when I can’t find peeps to go with.
I been doing that since I 29. I am a great date
It’s great. Can’t do it all the time. But at least you can treat yourself to something.
This is something I had to tell myself. Now that I have the confidence, I’m just afraid of getting shot. American problems.
Recently remembered I had free will and indulged my inner 9-year-old by going to the zoo by myself for the first time. Absolute blast. Got to read all the info and stare at the critters at my own pace, even chat up the guides for more info.
Nobody tagging along to add on the pressure of thinking of jokey comments or negotiating on when to head out, just me alone staring at elephants picking up branches and thinking “hell yeah”
Low key, going to events alone is the best way to meet new people. You’d be surprised how easy it is for others to approach.
Same goes for vacation.
Fax 💯
Real talk, doing things by yourself is one of the first steps to protecting your peace.
I incorporated this into my dating strategy way back in the day. I asked this lady out. She agreed. I picked a place she mentioned wanting to go to even though I wasn’t a huge fan. She stood me up. I, being young and stupid, continued trying to date her and was stood up 2 more times.
After that, I started pitching dates for places I liked when I asked someone out. I would ask what they didn’t like and make sure to avoid that. But outside of that, I picked things I knew I would have a good time at. I know I’m going. I know I’m probably gonna pay for it. Worst case, it became a solo outing or an outing where I could replace the date with a friend. Made life way easier.
I eat out the best when I’m alone. I can try what I want, order extra without question, and never worry about how the bill should be split
Went to a haunted house alone last night! It was so fun!
Hell yeah. It’s easier when it’s just you.
I spent a good 4 years in depression after I graduated high school, until I finally started meditating, going out to the park for walks in the sunlight, and talking to myself. Building a relationship with yourself is all the fuel you need to grow confidence, because nobody is going to nurture you, or your inner child except for you.