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Spa day alone

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Bluehead · 10/02/2026 06:50

Would you?

I think it sounds like heaven. A massage and facial, a sauna, hydrotherapy pool, sitting on a heated recliner in a dark room with no expectations from anyone else. Just time dedicated to relaxing.

My friend thinks it’s weird and going to the spa is something you do with friends and would be boring alone. She says just book a massage somewhere else rather than the spa if I want one.

Is it weird to go alone?

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Bearbookagainandagain · 10/02/2026 07:05

I go once or twice a year for the entire day, it's amazing! I have been with friends too but it's completely different on your own.

I'm not sure I would have tried the first time if it wasn't for the circumstances though (got a voucher and was new to the city at the time so didn't know anyone to go with me). So I can understand their reaction.

Nomedshere · 10/02/2026 07:03

I'm going to Rudding Park tomorrow on my own for a day. 2 books packed, not planning to speak to anyone.
Not odd at all

Nomnomnew · 10/02/2026 07:01

I would probably have felt a bit like your friend before I had children, but now I have small kids it sounds absolutely blissful. I’d love to chill out and read a book all afternoon with no one needing/ bothering me, chuck in a massage and a swimming pool and I’d be in heaven.

BusyMum47 · 10/02/2026 06:59

Sounds like heaven to me! I wouldn't have a problem with it at all - I'd take a book & just relaxxxxxxxxx!!!!

LoveWine123 · 10/02/2026 06:55

Sounds like your friend is too self-conscious to enjoy a spa day on her own. Go and enjoy yourself!

weewillywink · 10/02/2026 06:55

Sounds great. So sad if you can’t be on your own without someone entertaining you. That’s boring

LlynTegid · 10/02/2026 06:55

I've been to saunas alone whilst on holiday or visiting friends. The latter often whilst they are at work during the day.

ChasingTheDuck · 10/02/2026 06:54

Ive done spa days alone. Totally lush. I can read when I want, doze on heated beds without worrying about anyone else etc. it's amazing.

Cupcakegirl13 · 10/02/2026 06:53

I do it once a year and it’s my favourite day of the year ! Pure bliss.

Ikeameatballs · 10/02/2026 06:53

I’ve done spa days alone, bloody lovely!

NoArmaniNoPunani · 10/02/2026 06:52

Sounds like my perfect day

Londonnight · 10/02/2026 06:52

Not unreasonable at all. I can't see how your friend thinks it weird?

I have done spa weekends on my own and loved it!

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