Anyone else on their own at new year?

[Celia24]

I've just spend several days with family over Christmas and had a nice time. Now enjoying some quiet time and catching up with friends tomorrow.

But I'm not really looking forward to spend new years alone this year. Other years I've spent it with friends or ex partner and once alone during covid. I've been invited to my family's house but think that would make me feel worse tbh - they feel bad for me.

Not sure what I'm looking for apart from commiseration and ways to make it not totally miserable!

I always spend it alone - my husband is a dj and he was always out doing a gig New Years ! I went a few times but I much preferred to stay home and have the tv to myself and lie on the sofa with a blanket and order myself in some food 😂 was like my wind down after the crazy Christmas period

other people are always trying to make me come over to them as they feel bad for me - but I’m happy out tbh

I'll be alone new years eve, but I'm totally happy with that, have done it for years. I was always out when I was younger and a complete party animal, but can't be bothered now. I'll be sitting in front of the telly, with a nice drink, watching the fireworks and being glad I'm not out in the cold. Go to your family if you really don't want to be alone.

I am, husband is visiting family with the kids. I have to stay behind to look after the dog who is petrified of fireworks. I'm delighted tbh.

@Bonjovispyjamas I know what you mean. I have a really nice, cosy home and have loved being here over xmas. And I imagine even if I went somewhere if would be a nightmare trying to get home.

But it can still be lonely and I think will feel that way a bit. It's silly really - I've never had a new year that I had amazing fun at really - mostly just pleasant enough gatherings and I'm busy most weekends usually.

Daft how one night of the year can make you feel bad for being alone.

@Celia24 It's not daft at all, I totally understand. I feel that way about my birthday and Christmas day, those are the 2 days I would hate to be alone, but new years eve just doesn't bother me.

I'm alone and have been for many years now. Used to always be out at parties and pubs but now I prefer to be home.

I won't be totally alone, the cat will be in the lounge on his chair until the fireworks start then he'll be off, into the cupboard in the kitchen, squeezing himself into the veg basket.

Just think of trying to get a taxi home OP

i am soemtimes sad to be on my own. I am very much looking forward to tucking myself up in bed at 10pm on New Years all nice and cosy

Yep, since DP died have spent every NY alone. If I’m awake I find it best to watch a tv programme or film that just runs over midnight. There’ll be someone who sets off fireworks but I can ignore them.

Yes, me. I find it a bummer but will probably be awake - I usually am - so will watch something.

@cobblers123 I'll also have my current Foster cat for company, that's all I need 😊 well, that and a very large glass of Baileys.

I've stayed in for many NYE on my own and sleep through a lot. It is such a big build up to a non event.

There is normally a thread in chat if you want some virtual company too.

Always alone for it too. Got an autistic child who doesn’t know or care what day it is.

I'm on my own this year.

Half of me feels very sorry for myself.

The other half is fucking relieved to not have to Be Happy because it's compulsory Happy Time - I hate being forced to be happy, it just makes me unhappy, even if I am actually happy!

😃

This will be my first NYE alone in all my 36 years and I'm already feeling anxious about it. I too have been invited to my folks but I agree I'm not sure if that will make me feel worse spending it with my elderly parents. My friends and siblings are spending it with their partners and families. At least we aren't alone in being alone! X

That's true @Sundaycoffee

For me, my parents are quite set in their ways with what they like to watch etc before bells. Although I'll be on my own at least I'll be doing my own thing.

I feel a bit anxious about it too. 💐

Yes, me. I don't particularly mind being on my own (not a big fan of NYE in any case) - I'd happily get into my pjs and dressing gown and take over the couch and watch some of the NYE shows. The thing that's bothering me is that I have to stay sober so I can collect DD from the pub at some point, so I can't even indulge in a glass of wine or a Baileys until I get her home safe.

Think I'd better just get some nice food in, bubble bath, nice Xmas gin etc and embrace it.

I have a busy social life the rest of the year but it's moments like these when I get the reminder of some downsides to being single.

Also love the username 🙂

Admittedly not alone as I'll be with DH and the teens. But we were pushed out of a friendship group this year , and teen DS is providing me with the full details of the party they are having . 😪

We were there with the DCs in previous years, so I'm feeling sorry for our teens and us. It's the final stab in the back and really bought home that a friendship group we have been involved with for 15 years is over. My new years resolution is to make new friends.

Happy NY OP.

Me. DH is working a night shift, and at quarter past midnight I shall be collecting teenage DC from their first New Year's Eve party, and dropping a couple of their friends home. So not even a small sherry for me!

I won't be alone as my 16yr old DD is having a party so I'll have twenty-odd pissed 16yr olds for company🤣

Ah well. I've given the house a good clean and I'm about to use some Xmas bath stuff/face mask with a nice drink and find a good movie.

Not ideal but hey! I have lots of plans in Jan, so I can think of this as the calm before the storm 😄

I’ve ordered my takeaway and am beyond relieved that I’m not having to get ready to go out. If I was I would be sitting her writing a list of plausible excuses. I’m looking forward to waking up without a hangover tomorrow mornjng. Bliss.

Hear hear 😀

I feel so chilled after my bath. Also having a take away and will be productive tomorrow.

I was expecting to be miserable but the closer midnight gets the better I feel oddly.

I am honestly so happy in my tracksuit pants 😁

I do sometimes get FOMO but ZERO tonight. Bliss.