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How do you feel about Saturday nights in?

37 replies

givingupchocolatemonday · 02/04/2022 20:33

I'm having one of those weekends where I just feel a bit flat and 'meh'
Some Saturdays I really enjoy staying in with a glass of wine, magazine and takeaway etc.
Tonight I'm doing that and realised how lonely I am.
What do you do to zap yourself out of these moods? Do you also have these nights where you feel like putting on a sad film and want to feel sorry for yourself?

OP posts:
IsitFridayyet21 · 02/04/2022 20:36

Sounds like a great night in, especially a Saturday. And yes, I've sometimes watched Beaches if I know I need/want a good cry. Hormones have a lot to answer for!

TwinklyBranch · 02/04/2022 20:40

That's every Saturday night for a lot of people, including me. Can't say I've ever felt the need to watch a sad film...

ReadyToMoveIt · 02/04/2022 20:41

Due to lack of childcare I haven’t been out on a Saturday night for years! Doesn’t bother me really, it’s the same as any other night.

SophieSoSo · 02/04/2022 20:41

I thought that about an hour ago as I was cleaning the oven, how Saturday nights have changed.

I don’t usually mind a quiet Saturday in, but yes it can get lonely sometimes.

BuddhaAtSea · 02/04/2022 20:41

Just had a long hot bath (music on, candles, bath salts etc), fresh bedding, fresh pyjamas, I’m scrolling a bit and then I’ll read my book club book. I bloody love it, it’s my idea of recharging my batteries.
I’m going to theatre next Saturday.

bloodywhitecat · 02/04/2022 20:42

Lonely and sad, the past keeps replaying in my head. I hate Saturday nights with a passion.

ReadyToMoveIt · 02/04/2022 20:42

In fact it’s probably been about 4 years Blush

Wnkingawalrus · 02/04/2022 20:44

Saturday nights in on your own are great if you’ve had a busy week and been a bit sociable already. But if you’ve had a crap week or a quiet one I find them really lonely.

I’m like you today OP. I didn’t get to the office much this week as I was unwell, and OH is away so this is my 5th night on my own with the DC. I’m bored of having no company once they’re asleep and feeling a bit sorry for myself.

gerryperry · 02/04/2022 20:44

I enjoy Saturday nights more now my dc are older. They enjoy the crappy Saturday night tv and we usually get a takeaway. Pjs are on from 5pm onwards.

There's something about Saturday night. It used to bother me when I was younger but now there's no where I'd rather be really.

DukeofEarlGrey · 02/04/2022 20:44

I currently have Covid so little energy for much. I just did some life admin (online banking etc.) and now feeling weirdly accomplished. Was planning a bath but too late now so I am going to watch TV under a blanket. Sometimes I love a Saturday in on my own, sometimes - since the pandemic - it can be quite lonely. People just don't seem to socialise as much anymore.

Traumdeuter · 02/04/2022 20:47

Used to hate them and have serious FOMO, but I had a busy social life during the week so it wasn’t always a bad thing.

These days I have a toddler so have had most Saturday nights in the house for a few years. I don’t really do anything different to a regular night in, though - maybe cook something a bit more elaborate, because there’s less of a post-work rush to get dinner sorted. I drink when I feel like it - weekday or weekend evenings, it doesn’t matter.

violetbunny · 02/04/2022 20:52

I have two cats who would be thrilled if I spent every night in Grin

LairyMcClairy · 02/04/2022 20:53

Are you in on your own? I love the odd Saturday night to myself but not too many.

Readyforspring · 02/04/2022 21:07

B4 i met dh i used to get like this. Ds would be at his dads. And id think great a peaceful eve. Finish work quick tidy round soak in Bath and food. By 9pm id be bored.
The weeks i went out i wish i stayed home.

Now i love staying home. Even if dh out. I rarely go out and love it.

YewandOak · 02/04/2022 21:17

Love Saturday nights in,I work Saturdays so am very happy just relaxing on the settee with a goo book or potterng about on my pc.

Reluctantadult · 02/04/2022 21:20

1993 top of the pops for the win 🙌

Burnt0utMum · 02/04/2022 21:22

No way I'd want to be out on a Saturday night. I'm tired by this time anyway and just want to relax with a film. I don't drink and it's cold out there and expensive.

SheAndHerAreWomen · 02/04/2022 21:25

@Reluctantadult

1993 top of the pops for the win 🙌
I'm loving TOTP tonight. Otherwise bored though and eating completely unnecessary amounts of chocolate Blush
CaMePlaitPas · 02/04/2022 21:26

What kind of sad film? Schlinder's List?

I love staying in, better than being bothered by some streak of piss following you around a club asking for your number because "you're the best looking bird I've ever seen" Hmm

Lindy2 · 02/04/2022 21:27

Quite a long time ago I moved on to the stage in my life where the thought of having to go out on a Saturday night was far less preferable than a cosy night in with a glass of wine and the TV.

It's a nice stage in life to reach actually.

CaMePlaitPas · 02/04/2022 21:29

Schindler. Apologies.

jelly79 · 02/04/2022 21:30

I am by choice having a Saturday night in alone. DC in bed. Bliss after a busy week!

DuvetHugger · 02/04/2022 21:35

I love a Saturday night in! Very normal for me as I live rurally and getting back from a night out is a nightmare. I also have a 2 Yr old son.

I am currently laying on sofa, candles amd a film, and a bag of revels which I am sharing with dp

ConfusedByDesign · 02/04/2022 21:35

I’m already in bed such is the thrill of my Saturday night.
It’s different if you’re on your own though op Flowers

Hbh17 · 02/04/2022 21:36

Relieved! And a Saturday night alone is a total joy.