I went to the cinema by myself last night

[TeaAndCakeFTW]

And didn't self combust with embarrassment!

I always thought, yeah right, when people said they loved going by themselves, but I'm a bloody convert!

Really didn't feel self conscious or care that I looked like I was the only one on my own. Although I did sit right at the back. Next time I'll sit centre row, a few rows in, I think I didn't get the best effect from the sound where I sat yesterday.

But I'll definitely be going again.

What else is great to do by yourself/can I discover?

I prefer cinema, museums, galleries and walks alone. Also don't mind coffee and or meals out alone. I like to stay in the moment and digest things and feel rushed when with people. I also like shopping alone... okay I'm a loner!!!
Having said that I also enjoy family gatherings when I don't need to absorb info or explain etc

Sounds like an evening well spent! What film did you see?

I love flying by myself. Spend a fortune in duty free with no one moaning have a glass of something nice .... love it

Beetlejuice

I don't know, because we'd normally make a night of it, with dinner and drinks as well.

I know this, but still.

OP please don't listen to the people writing word like 'silly' and 'why on earth not'...we all have different comfort zones. Situations make some people feel self conscious whereas others are fine, but it's not outlandish to understand that just because you're confident doesn't mean that's a universal feeling. Think a lot of people on this thread would do well to acknowledge that different people like/dislike different things and for some something like going to the cinema alone might feel like a big deal.

It isn't at all silly. And I think you coming on here to find more things to try is great :D

Eating out alone. Felt like such a big deal up until I actually did it and now I do it regularly. The waiting staff couldn’t give a toss and neither can anyone else in the restaurant who are all more interested in their own food/conversations.

If they judge, it says more about them. It also speaks volumes of the boredom they must be feeling, with the people they feel they need to be with. It is sort of ironic!

Opera was great (under 35s ticket and no other under 35s I knew wanted to come with me! Got chatting to another solo person next to me)

Theatre alone often

Walking in the woods! Love it.

I've spent a month in Paris this summer on my own (I was volunteering part of the day most days) and it was absolute bliss to go to galleries, museums, sports events, walk randomly around and eat by myself in cafes and restaurants.

I don’t look at, notice or judge people who do things alone. Do people fear it because this is what they do??

It is life-changing isnt it @TeaAndCakeFTW 😁no chatty people next to you, choosing your own snacks AND NOT HAVING TO SHARE, and sitting in the corner all snuggly. Loads of singles seem to do it at my cinema.

I am actually going on holiday on my own next week for the first time - can't wait!

I wouldn’t even think about going/ not going the cinema by myself, have done loads, why would that be embarrassing??

This is similar to some people who won’t eat/ haven’t eaten alone in a restaurant, very strange for an adult woman to have never done that IMO!

Welcome to the wonderful world of doing things on your own. You'll stop caring what other people think because they generally don't even notice and who cares if they do. Once you've done it a few more times it won't even cross your mind its strange. I go to lots of things on my own. Gigs are the best as I don't have to care if another person likes the same music as me and then worry if they aren't enjoying it. It's liberating.

I actually think its really sad that some people hate doing things on their own,especially if it is because they’re worried about what other people think

It’s fine not to want to do stuff by yourself. Esp if it’s because you enjoy the company - so if you enjoy eating out with a friend but by yourself would rather get a takeaway that makes sense. It’s a shame if you’d like to do it but feel self conscious.

I like museums and galleries by myself as I like to look at and read everything and don’t want someone else being impatient with me! Sometimes nice to go with DD and chat about exhibits.

Don’t really shop as an activity but if I do I’d rather do it alone. Cinema and theatre both good. Loved the first time I went to a show by myself and realised I didn’t have to find something DD and I would both enjoy, or pay for a second ticket! Was Come From Away which is a great solo choice - no interval.

Yes! I'm think about booking for next week now, to see the James McAvoy one, is it speak no evil?

Have a fabulous holiday!

That's good because I don't think anyone on this thread had said they hate doing things on their own? I might have missed it, I am quite tired this afternoon.

Oh no, I don't miss eating out! I prefer getting takeaway and eating in front of the telly in my pyjamas 😂

When my sh is back I like eating out but I do enjoy a slobby takeaway in peace.

I used to watch films a lot on my own and I do eat out on my own too. Of course it is also nice to go with friends too!

In answer to the original question.

Theatre. People have different tastes, for example I don't really enjoy musicals. And not everyone has mine.

You can go not dressed up in any way.

I've always gone to the cinema myself since I was a teenager. As far as I was concerned if I'm going to watch a film, I don't want friends chatting away to me ruining the film. Thankfully I never cared what anyone thought of me for doing it 😂

I love the cinema on my own.
Take my own snacks and a blanket 😁

I had a week in London on my own for work. I went to the theatre every night and it was just lovely. There were a lot of people there on their own when you got you eve in and it was easy to get tickets even for something really popular. It was plays rather than musicals but that doesn't make a difference. I also ate on my own and had an interval g&T. It was all rather lovely.