Should I just go out for the day on my own?

[ODFOgrinch]

There's an exhibition that I wanted to see months ago but no one else in the family fancy's it. The friend I would normally turn to has a bad hip and can't walk.
If I just clear off for a day between Christmas and New Year, head into the city, have lunch on my own and go to the exhibition would that be weird?

Not weird sounds like a great day! I've done this in loads of cities including st Petersburg in Russia! Always have an interesting time. Enjoy.

Sounds like a fab day out! Go for it and enjoy!

I would definitely do this and plan on doing this.

@BarbaraofSeville

It's weird that you think it's weird.

This.

Don’t miss out on life because you’re afraid to be on your own!

My idea of heaven, I used to do this regularly on annual leave pre-Covid. Looking forward to getting back to it next spring/summer. You don't really need to talk to at an exhibition, do you?

I find it really odd when people don't do things by themselves. No-one else is interested in all the things I'm interested in, and I need time on my own to stay sane.

This is my favourite thing to do! Definitely do it. Nothing better than a leisurely look round an exhibition concentrating on the things that interest you most followed by a delicious lunch.

I also often go to see films by myself as my weird taste isn't shared by many so if no one else fancies it I have a lovely afternoon to myself.

Just think of it as quality time with someone you have loads in common with!

OnGoldenPond I also go to the cinema on my own about once a month. I find there’s no pressure wondering if another person is enjoying the film. I often get a McDonald’s wrap after, it’s my little secret (well apart from telling you all).

Not weird at all! I prefer going to exhibitions and bookshops alone as they take me a long time and very few people have the patience to wait for me.
When friends suggest doing something like that together I try to get there early so I've seen some of what I want to look at in peace.

It’s weird you would consider not going because you will be by yourself, when sometimes, being by yourself is the absolute best bit!!

I much prefer exhibitions on my own because I don’t have to worry about anyone but me.

Why wouldn't you? I do it all the time. But then I also go on holiday on my own. If I want to do something I do it.

Do it!

I only started doing stuff like this happily by myself after having DD a s tbh it's lovely to have the headspace and quiet time to myself.

You'll have a lovely time I bet.

What exhibition is it? Is it the van gogh?

@ODFOgrinch

There's an exhibition that I wanted to see months ago but no one else in the family fancy's it. The friend I would normally turn to has a bad hip and can't walk. If I just clear off for a day between Christmas and New Year, head into the city, have lunch on my own and go to the exhibition would that be weird?

It sounds wonderful. I'm wondering about doing the same tomorrow. Just a little bit hesitant about a trip into London so close to Christmas