If you're single and childless what do you do at the weekend?

I've been single and childless and originally said what I do being childless. Then I read the title again and made the second comment because to be fair comprehension on MN isn't in the top 5 of understanding information. I slipped up this time.

I am single and childless OP, mine is a long term situation and I am at peace with it, but even I still experience the crushing loneliness it sounds like you are feeling.

Exercise is so important to well-being so do try and do something active. I started doing fitness classes, even though I hadn't enjoyed them before, but I got as much out of them for the human contact as the exercise. You get to know the regulars and just that little chat and a joke is a lift.

Take pride in your surroundings. It's easy to let things domestic stuff slide but having a nice environment, made nice by you and for you, can be soothing.

Volunteering at parkrun is a great way to start the weekend if it's stretching out ahead of you like a void. There's human interaction, and if you make yourself cheer people on, you can't help but feel brighter yourself.

Make plans for weekends away. Having something to look forward to is important, and breaks up a 'run' of weekends. Spending time planning the itinerary is fun too.

Good luck and carpe diem OP!

Ooh

Yes.
Or trying to most men sleep like logs anyway.
Then home shower pjs on fall asleep with netflix.
Good times.

I work every sat too. Have always worked shifts, and really enjoy days off in the week. Everything is quiter, shops etc...

Dying to know what "a French exit" is! Please tell me it's sneaking out before they wake up!

I only work 2 nights a week so it's a 5 day weekend for me!😃
I walk my dogs, exercise, baking, gardening, reading, basically just chilling out and pottering around at home. Although I'm somebody who thrives with being alone.
If I was a people person then I'd probably look into exercise classes, hobbies with clubs or volunteering.

What are “all these murders of dog walkers”? I don’t think there’s an epidemic of that is there?

The way I see it, the more remote the better as the only thing likely to harm me is other humans of the male variety. You are as likely to run into a murderous psychopath in Tesco car park as in a local beauty spot.

Anyway, I have an apex predator by my side, a hefty rope with a heavy metal clip attached, and am usually carrying a bag of shit. So I don’t feel vulnerable at all.

All of this and sleep with who i want without guilt.

Sleep in
Swim
Go for a coffee
Meet friends
Travel
Day trips
Watch YouTube all day
Write
Read
Visit family
Complete life admin

Do you mean you have children but on weekends they are sometimes with their dad?

Or do you mean you don't have children?

Im childless by choice and single by choice i love it.
I do what i please sometimes spend the weekends in chilling sometimes wakeup next to someone do a french exit and get home.

Neither single nor childless.

Would probably go rock climbing some more if I were. I thinking my fingers are thanking me for staying with my family, though.

Shopping? Lunches / coffees with family or friends? Long walks? I love long walks. If I had all weekend for myself to NOT go climbing, I'd grab my favourite audio book and go for a looong walk/hike. Then nap and read a book.

I used to play the violin. I miss that. I just don't have the time for two hobbies. Single and childless, I'd definitely join a classical orchestra again and play some more music.

Not single but husband works every sat and most Sundays. I have 2 dogs they make me get up. have a leisurely shower watch my crap on TV. go around to all the beaches for a walk. Potter around shops. what ever takes my fancy. a friend of mine who is alos single and childless has joined a walking group every second weekend she is off walking somewhere. I get ya. I think it's more the childless from my end. friends are always busy with their children etc at weekends. I get some comments etc off people in work about me being in my 40s and childless but I have risen above it. I cherish my Saturdays now

Spend all my extra money
Do what I like
Wake up whenever
Look at people with kids and know I made the right decision

If I'm having a bad day, I just go to the supermarket and I'm reconvinced within about minutes.

Gym, dance classes and naps. Occasionally a jigsaw puzzle.

I'm in my 50s, and it's getting easier to meet up with friends who had children, because most of those kids are now off doing their own things, work and uni, or at least can be left alone at home. So stage of life does make a difference.

I didn't say you couldn't post though? Can you point out where in particular that you feel like I have been rude to you? If you can highlight what offended you, I will happily apologise as it certainly wasn't my intention to offe d but I've just read my post back and I can't see what part was rude, I was simply debating a point you made from another point of view, which I believe is what this discussion forum is for?

This weekend, I went to the gym on Saturday morning, decluttered a room, delivered stuff to a charity. Sunday, had a lie in, then took the dogs for a long walk and swim. And in between, wine

@Threetrees745 Theres no qualifier to post on here. I was replying to somebody else. How rude and policey you are.

Single and no DC
I'm quite happy pottering at home to be honest but

Outdoor swimming
Always do the food shop
Often batch cooking
Cleaning!
Errands I haven't got done during the week
Binge watching a film or series
Catch up with the neighbours
Exercise - usually weights or spin class

It sounds boring but I have health conditions and need recharge time. Helps me to have everything done for the week ahead

Longer gym sessions than I can fit in weekday mornings and/or park runs. One-off craft / baking classes, shows (theatre, opera, dance). Resting, watching tv.

I'm not policing the thread. I'm pointing out that there is a massive difference between having a partner that isn't around all the time to having no one and feeling very lonely.

I'm sorry that your partner is abusive but there was literally know way anyone could have worked that out from your post. I hope you find the strength to leave him and find some happiness.

@sommerjade I am so sorry you are having a rough time. There is something very vulnerable about being alone and lonely and I agree a lot of people on this thread clearly don’t understand or have forgotten how it feels.

I challenge myself to make plans with friends once a month. It is hard and often the lambs fall through or we can’t find a mutually Suitable date. Christmas is especially tough.

But hopefully this thread has show you you aren’t alone. There are plenty of people up and down the country who struggle with the weekends and loneliness.

are you getting out of the house much?

Also I was both single and childless (still no children) years. Am I allowed to emphasise with op or not?