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Anyone else just want to stay in?

25 replies

Moonopoly · 15/01/2022 20:22

Nothing to do with Covid fear but feel like I’ve got so used to being at home (kids still go to school, clubs etc) that I’m not making plans to do much else. Just feel like I’m happy at home but then I remember what we did pre-pandemic and we were out all the time, visiting friends etc
Anyone else the same?

OP posts:

Darbs76 · 15/01/2022 20:24

Yes, especially in the winter! I do go out though, I often go to the theatre with friends but I don’t tend to organise much else in winter.

BooksAndGin · 15/01/2022 20:27

Yes and I'm happier for it, my kids are happier, even my wallet is happier.
I'm never putting the social pressures back on my life.

Spudina · 15/01/2022 20:27

I hibernate in winter, so I’m perfectly content not going out right now. I will be out in spring!!

UserError012345 · 15/01/2022 20:30

Oh yes.

ThesecondLEM · 15/01/2022 20:34

We certainly aren't out and about so much but this is mostly due to DD being a teen and less keen on days out. Never been one for socialising so yes much happier at home these days.

Firebird83 · 15/01/2022 20:36

I hibernate in winter as well, but I have SAD.

Peppa1978 · 15/01/2022 22:06

Absolutely!
I much prefer staying indoors especially January and February. But this year I’m in no rush to get back out and about until ready to do so.

Waxonwaxoff0 · 15/01/2022 22:09

Ugh no. I find staying home boring.

HTruffle · 15/01/2022 22:09

Me too. Pyjamas on at tea time, tv, fire, candles lit, kids playing, nice food, wine.

blyn · 15/01/2022 23:20

I like being at home these days, I'm used to it and enjoy my own company.

Roosk · 15/01/2022 23:22

Absolutely not. I go out a lot.

FrownedUpon · 15/01/2022 23:31

Yes, love my home & spending time there. Can’t imagine feeling bored at home & needing to go out all the time.

Surelyitscoffeetime · 15/01/2022 23:35

Yep much happier at home.

ZenNudist · 15/01/2022 23:37

I go out in the daytime: gym, swim, park, church, coffee shops. But I have dc and no childcare so going out at night just isn't practical.

I'm knackered, it's cold. Happy to not do much until weather improves.

Bouledeneige · 15/01/2022 23:37

No I really want to go out more and be sociable. I'm so bored. But still I go for lots of walks and coffees.

Hotelhelp · 15/01/2022 23:39

Yes I absolutely love being at home. Have to force myself to go out tbh.

YukoandHiro · 15/01/2022 23:40

Yeah a bit. I forced myself to go out for a few hours to a friend's birthday drinks tonight and I'm so glad I did but it was a struggle. At this time of year I just want to nest anyway, plus lockdown habits, plus omicron still out there

Iputthetrampintrampoline · 15/01/2022 23:47

i was also thinking back to what we used to do pre pandemic and I have to say I don;t miss it at all. Having said that I don;t feel like this is healthy long term, I love being at home too but this is different,it feels different, I am hoping my confidence will grow and I will want to get back to having lovely meals out and going to concerts again, Nothing feels the same anymore when I do go out,having restrictions,having to book having the freedom to please myself like I used to. Whilst the world settles down I am ok at home!

psychomath · 16/01/2022 00:01

I think I've got used to doing less outside of work, and it's definitely less effort in the short term not making plans and just going home to potter about every evening and weekend, but over time it's been making me feel bored and apathetic. A weekend with nothing to do used to be a rare relaxing treat, now it's probably 80% of my weekends. So I'm trying to push myself to get out more - I had to get the calendar out for the first time in two years today and it felt great!

I think maybe it's a bit different if you have a family and they're your main focus, then I can understand wanting to spend more time at home with them. But living alone makes it too easy to slide into a kind of groundhog day listlessness if I don't actively do things to ensure my life has some more variety.

Forgothowmuchlhatehomeschoolin · 16/01/2022 00:24

The highlight of my week now is watching shit TV on a Saturday night but in a way,l quite like it.
I am very choosy with what l say yes to these days and l would rather do one good thing a month than lots of things l don't really fancy.
Used to be terrible at saying no but now l find it much easier and l am definitely less stressed for it. DD doesn't seem to miss being out and about all the time either.

aaaaaaaaaaaah · 16/01/2022 00:32

I think this is common as a lot of my friends seem to have become this way and just got used to staying in a lot more. I like to make the effort to go out and see people but trying to get my friends to meet sometimes feels like getting blood from a stone

Sheabutterisdelish · 16/01/2022 00:43

No, I love going out and seeing friends. Like being at home too but the pandemic hasn't changed me in that way at all thankfully. Have friends too scared to go out, just too sad.

ParkheadParadise · 16/01/2022 00:46

No not me.
I love being able to meet up with friends again.
Going out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.
Having weekends away with DH and friends.
Spending hours in the local shopping centre going in every shop.
I do like a jammie day occasionally.

Aria999 · 16/01/2022 04:14

Yes. The last time I moved cities I made so much effort to get to know people. We moved again just before the pandemic and I have really lost sight of what that felt like.

Starynight282 · 16/01/2022 08:48

Yes, it's worrying me a bit but I'm so happy and comfortable at home and for the first time in a long time money doesn't feel tight. We used to spend so much on activities and eating out. All of this has coincided with DS turning 13 so he doesn't need me to arrange his social life and keep him busy anymore. He's out with his mates and I'm happy at home with the dog!

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