Am I pathetic for staying in on NYE??

[Gemi33]

I am 35, single and most of my friends and family are married with children. I don't have a huge number of friends and most of them are staying in with their children/partners and I haven received any invites to anything so I will be in on my own on NYE. I don't particularly like NYE and suffer with anxiety so don't really mind being in and not having the hassle of going out but when people have asked me what I'm doing the reaction I get makes me feel like a complete loser and look at me pityingly. It makes me feel pressured to have super exciting plans and like I must be really boring because I haven't.

Am I pathetic? Is anyone else in a similar boat? Have you planned how you'll spend it?

xx

I'm in pretty much the same situation and I'm staying in too. Feel free to pm that night and we can keep each other company via the internet!

Im staying in with my DP, as we do most years, and from talking to other friends and relatives they are too! Im a similar age to you btw.

So many people stay in for various reasons. Not pathetic at all.

God, no. You’re enlightened.

I detest new year with a passion. I’m cooking food of my children’s request
Prawn cocktail
Pizza and sides
Ice cream

Will put them to bed then mainline champagne until I pass out. I will wake up and the hideousness that has been 2018 willbe over

You are not pathetic. I'm staying in for the 3rd year in a row. I have anxiety too but honestly I just can't be bothered plus I've no money to spend since I overspend over Xmas. I also love my sleep so I'll be happy to be home. It would be nice to be out this year but it's not pathetic. it's more pathetic just to be out because it's expected of you rather than because you really want to be.

Will be in bed by 10, I honestly have never enjoyed NYE. Relax at home and have an early night, perfect.

This has cheered me up, thanks all! Maybe I'll come on here tomorrow night for company! 2018 hasn't been the greatest year and I have been single for a very long time so feeling a bit lonely I think but maybe a chilled evening in will a nice way to end the year.

xx

Staying in is the DREAM!!!

We literally always stay in, always have done. It’s so so much better to just stay in, drink and eat what you like, not be surrounded by drunken arseholes - even if you went to a house party there would be at least one drunken arsehole there.

NYE is just another night, no need to have plans for it, make or order yourself some yummy food. Watch whatever you like and enjoy the evening. Last year DH didn’t even make it to midnight as he went to bed so I got to have full control of the remote. It was great.

In my opinion NYE is over rated. Never really been a fan here and the last few years I’ve not been able to stay up until midnight. I like my early starts in the morning and early nights!

I’ve only been out once on NYE it was just too busy and crowded. I also suffer from anxiety and I hated how everyone was all friendly with people they’d normally ignore 😂

Chill with a film, some nibbles and Enjoy the peace!

no, I hate NYE with a passion. Me DH and DD have been invited to a party at a friend's house but have made an excuse not to go. I find the whole thing rather depressing and would rather just be at home play some Xbox and then go to bed. If that makes me pathetic I don't really care and neither should you

Same here.

I'm staying in with a bottle of gin and some party food.

Why go anywhere its overpriced because it's NYE and taxis are expensive and it's a massive anti climax!

We usually go to friends’ or family’s houses in NYE, but this year I have purposely not made plans. Not sure DH is happy about a quiet night in, but I am really looking forwrd to cheese and crackers, wine, a film and a pre midnight bedtime!

I’m staying in alone

I do not care for NYE. Early night for me, followed by a regular bank holiday next day :) I do not care whether it be 2018 or 2019... I would however celebrate if I alone had the ability to wake up the next day in 3019

It's just another night for us.

I will be spending NYE planning the year ahead and watching fireworks on TV
I haven't been out on NYE since I was pregnant with DC1 (now pregnant with DC3)
It wasn't the best night tbh and don't miss it. I have my new traditions now which involve primarily staying in

Staying in
Pros for staying in

1. You can wear you pjs or whatever you like
2. Get whatever drink you like in cheaper than paying pubs/bars prices
3. You can get snacks in to eat
4. No queuing at bars .
5. No paying silly money for taxi or walking in cold
6. Lets face it is rubbish anyway it's just a overrated night out

Cons
Can't think of any

You've all made me feel so much better. I don't love NYE either and lots of people I know stay in but in their case it's with their partner and/or children, when it's just you somehow that seems to make people think it's wrong but like someone else said I really don't want to desperately find somewhere to go with people I barely know for the sake of it and pay a fortune for the privilege!

xx

Love Christmas, love socialising at Christmas. Have hated New Year's Eve ever since I was old enough to go out. I always stay in on NYE. Staying in on NYE is the new going out! Join us

Everybody on MN hates my birthday it seems. This thread happens every year. Most people stay in ime.

DH always works and I stay in with the children. I've got Lego and a new jigsaw. Rock and roll, eh?

Me time is the best!!! You get to pick what to watch on telly, what you wear, and what to eat. I like being around people sometimes, but nothing beats a bit of me time

Hey, @dont you missed:

1. No queue for the loo
2. Guaranteed loo roll/soap/towel/running water in loo
3. Can sit down whenever you feel like it

10. Can choose own soundtrack Ah, how I love a night in