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If you do not like New Years Eve,why not?

150 replies

SoleBizzz · 13/12/2019 20:55

Reminds me of being a billy no mates but thus year I have been invited out. Usually have no money or a sitter but my Son is coming too!

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LemonScentedStickyBat · 13/12/2019 22:31

Just don’t feel it’s special

EvaHarknessRose · 13/12/2019 22:33

Forced jollity and anti climax. Not my thing but DH looks sad if I don't stay up!

Sarcelle · 13/12/2019 22:38

I always feel melancholic on NYE. Always. These days I don't go out, and sometimes I go to bed before the chimes. But even when I used to party I never really liked it. It is the sense of time passing by so fast, and latterly the feeling of stagnation. That life will be more of the same, that I will still be in the same job that I hate, still living where I live which is far from ideal, in the same relationship which is loving but feels more brother and sister these days. A day after, I am fine. But for those few hours there is a sadness there.

Samcro · 13/12/2019 22:41

never liked it, when I was young, you would be sitting alone whilst your Bf was waiting to get served at the bar.
then when your a parent, can't drink much cos of the kids.
then the kids are all grown and you realise that another year has gone and ..............

GoGoLego · 13/12/2019 22:43

Most over rated night of the year
High expectations Mixed with prices is bound to end in tears

Having said that I would still go as it's ultimate FOMO otherwise

SpaceCadet4000 · 14/12/2019 01:18

Someone always spoils it by getting too drunk and either vomiting or being emotional. I also don't like the idea of starting the new year tired with a hangover.

We focus on January 1st and usually get out early to do a big first-day hike.

GrimDamnFanjo · 14/12/2019 02:17

I just feel sad, I remember all the people who ate no longer around.

Heatherjayne1972 · 14/12/2019 05:56

NYE is not a bank holiday so after a day at work it’s not fun to stay up until midnight
It’s exhausting
I’d rather just go to bed

exLtEveDallas · 14/12/2019 06:02

Paying to get into pubs
Over excited 20 somethings
Extortionate taxi’s (if you can even get one)

The last few years we’ve had a house party. But even then I’m knackered by midnight and just want people to GO HOME.

Keepthebloodynoisedown · 14/12/2019 06:02

We don’t go out anymore and now it’s one of my favourite nights. Seeing lots of family over Xmas, so 31st is our first chance to really wind down. Will get some nice food in, watch a film and wear pjs. Bliss.

wanderings · 14/12/2019 07:06

I liked it when I was younger; I'd never go out to celebrate it though, too expensive and difficult to travel. Now I dislike it for the following reasons:

  • Messing up my body clock, especially if I did Midnight Mass as well.
  • All the public £££ wasted on fireworks, and police time. Yes, call me a killjoy.
  • Previous years when neighbours have kept us awake most of the night.
  • The absolute rubbish on TV.
  • Too close to Christmas, and my birthday. I wouldn't mind it so much if it wasn't yet another celebration.

I love the quietness of the morning of 1st January though.

Crazypanda85 · 14/12/2019 07:15

Still feel like a small hippo from Christmas, everyone is always smashed, paying £20 for a ticket to get into the local pub.
Don't hate New Year's, just hate going out for New Year's.
(Think I have issues as always remember being about 15 and seeing my crush kiss someone else at midnight, heartbroken!)

GhostEmoji · 14/12/2019 07:24

I never go out, and I enjoy the actual evening DH and I spend quietly together but I do feel sad about the passing of another year and how quickly it's gone. In the past I've been able to think about the lovely things ahead in the coming year but I'm feeling less able to do that this year.

mathanxiety · 14/12/2019 07:30

You get dressed up and head out in the bitter cold, pay over the odds for a drink or two in a heaving bar, do the countdown, endure the ensuing shrieking and bellowing of 'Happy New Year!!!' for five more minutes and end up picking your way home through puddles of puke and God knows what else while also dodging swerving drunks, with your teeth chattering, your legs numb from the cold and more blisters than skin on your poor hurting feet. I've always hated it.

We stay home, talk to DDs in earlier time zones through the evening, and at midnight try not to put someone's eye out uncorking a bottle of bubbly, enjoy a few mince pies, and I toddle off to bed with my woolly bedsocks. On New Years Day I listen to the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert.
"PartyPoopersR-Us"

Waxonwaxoff0 · 14/12/2019 07:35

I don't dislike it, I just think it's overrated.

I'm a single mum anyway so I never go out for it, I don't think I'd bother though even if I had the opportunity to go out. Everywhere is just so packed and expensive.

I actually enjoy New Year's Day a lot more, we usually go out for lunch and I look forward to the coming year.

christmassausages · 14/12/2019 09:34

because enforced hilarity really fucks me off Grin Grin

ForalltheSaints · 14/12/2019 09:36

I like being able to do something other than get drunk or be silly for an event that is in reality one minute long.

beautifulstranger101 · 14/12/2019 09:38

You get dressed up and head out in the bitter cold, pay over the odds for a drink or two in a heaving bar, do the countdown, endure the ensuing shrieking and bellowing of 'Happy New Year!!!' for five more minutes and end up picking your way home through puddles of puke and God knows what else while also dodging swerving drunks, with your teeth chattering, your legs numb from the cold and more blisters than skin on your poor hurting feet. I've always hated it.

This. I despise New Year's eve- it has so much ridiculous expectation of having wonderful time that it never lives up to what you envisage. I live in a tourist area and people get trashed and aggressive on NYE. Being in the centre of town is not pleasant- its full of people puking up their 3am kebabs and trying to start fights. I find it pathetic TBH and would rather stay in.

Sarcelle · 14/12/2019 22:11

I used to live near Trafalgar Square. Mean of me but I used to wish hard for crap weather as it meant the celebrations were cut short.

VictoriaBun · 14/12/2019 22:15

Never liked it . For me it's false happiness .
Don't bother these days and just go to bed usual time.

Hedgehogparty · 14/12/2019 22:20

Pressure to be happy and laughing all evening. Horrible.
I love Christmas Eve, not New Year’s Eve...

TheHobbitMum · 14/12/2019 22:24

I find it incredibly false and over rated. I genuinely hate new year if out and about in pubs or clubs.
I grew up in pubs and saw people hating each other all year and suddenly because it was New Year's Eve they were best friends and professing love and joy Xmas Hmm.

New Year at home with family and friends I can just about manage Xmas Grin

Whattodoabout · 14/12/2019 22:32

It’s overrated. I used to make a big deal of it but actually, I only really had one great night out on NYE. The rest were all rubbish, spent a portion of it either queuing for drinks or standing around outside in the cold. I’d rather be at home.

Toddlerteaplease · 14/12/2019 22:45

Totally overrated. I am
More than happy to work that day! The number of drinks in A&E infuriates me though.

lljkk · 14/12/2019 22:55

I don't like getting drunk. I don't like being vulnerable & feeling terrible or being sick the next day. I don't feel good for 'letting hair down'. I don't mind big parties but I don't get a buzz from them. So none of that ever appealed, anyway.

All the pressure is absurd... I was visiting a friend abroad. She & friends were all hyped up about NYE. I suddenly disconnected completely. I was tired & just wanted to go to bed. So I did & found I had no regrets. I haven't had a whiff of interest in NYE since (25 yrs ago). So damn contrived.