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To hate going out when it’s cold

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Mashedpotatodaily · 02/12/2025 15:45

At the moment I’m mainly dropping dd quickly at school, forcing myself to take ddog for a walk, wfh, picking Dd up and that’s it
I order shopping in or do the big shop once per week
It never used to bother me and I went out at night in winter etc, now it takes a lot, just love staying in my house

Is this normal? I’m 47, I couldn’t stay in when younger

Does anyone else feel like this?

OP posts:
Justploddingonandon · 02/12/2025 16:44

Cold I don't mind, but I do have a long, thick coat. Horizontal rain like yesterday can do one though.

EmeraldRoulette · 02/12/2025 16:40

@Mashedpotatodaily I understand

I don't really have a choice about it

Dressing up in four layers, thermals, hat gloves, etc etc just really pisses me off

I don't drive so it's pretty much always walking for me, unless it's just at the bus stop, the train station which to be honest feels like quite a long way away when it's cold.

Also very nervous on an icy pavement following a major injury, which was not related to icy pavement, but makes me unsteady on my feet in normal times.

If I could avoid it, I probably would. I wish I was one of these people who enjoyed walking all weathers, but I am not.

ilovesooty · 02/12/2025 16:39

I don't like it much either, but if you have to go out, you just have to get on with it. Roll on summer.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 02/12/2025 16:23

I’m assuming this isn’t just a “feeling cold” thing as the very obvious answer of coats, hats etc was given in the first reply.

Is it a more general not wanting to be out in winter? What do you think it is that you dislike so much?

I don’t mind the cold but I am not a fan of rain. Even then I find that proper water proof clothes - waterproof trousers as well as coat for walks etc - goes a long way.

25percentoffeverything · 02/12/2025 16:16

I don't like the idea, but I just need to get out and I am fine. It's never as bad as I think.

It's harder in a heatwave when I go out, but I can't be bothered, and every run is a painful slow process 😂

Hedgehogx · 02/12/2025 16:15

Im loving it.

PinkSkies2026 · 02/12/2025 16:12

I'm recovering from flu at the moment so trying to stay at the same temp, but on the whole I like winter as long as you are wrapped up.

Also love setting the thermostat for an hour before getting home, it is genuinely one of life's wonderful wonders to be able to have central heating. I grew up in a home with one of those rubbish air vent heating systems that blew hot air and dust around the house.

IndigoIsMyFavouriteColour · 02/12/2025 16:05

I hate going out in the cold too, but I must!

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Mashedpotatodaily · 02/12/2025 16:03

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 02/12/2025 15:47

Have you aware of coats? Gloves? A hat maybe?

Yes 😂Still hate it and want to hibernate at home, just seems a hassle going out

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HansHolbein · 02/12/2025 15:51

Yes, the cold can fuck off.

landlordhell · 02/12/2025 15:50

Silly question but are you dressing properly? Layers/thermal top under your clothes, proper coat and gloves? I dislike the dark nights but love the cold days especially if it’s bright.

Netcurtainnelly · 02/12/2025 15:50

Not keen either, but if you have too, you have too.

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 02/12/2025 15:50

I get it. But it’s very cold here between October and March and needs must.

IAmNotSureAboutYouNow · 02/12/2025 15:49

Not me, I’m mid-40s and love going out hiking in all weathers. I have decent outdoor clothing & get out every day

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 02/12/2025 15:47

Have you aware of coats? Gloves? A hat maybe?