Do you like going out in the evening?

[OneFootInTheDave]

That’s the question - does anyone really enjoy organised big evening events like wedding receptions, birthday parties etc, especially when it’s a large group of people, many of whom don’t know each other that well?

I’d be much more inclined to go if it was a daytime event, whereby I can go home by 7-8pm. I just don’t want to be out and about at 10-11-midnight as I then spend hours trying to wind down afterwards and have a rubbish nights sleep and probably a bit of a hangover to follow.

I’m sure I’m probably just getting old (early 40’s), but I don’t think I’ve ever really enjoyed these events, but now I just feel even less inclined to go and find myself wondering if I can make a legitimate excuse to not go.. I don’t dread them as such (I’ll go if it’s a close friend), it just feels like a real chore and I feel quite drained for days afterwards.

Is it just me? Have I officially joined the old bastard club!?

No and I never have, even in my teens
Im 60 now and can’t afford regular nights out anyway

Well, this is MN, land of the people that get into PJs as soon as they get in from work, and who don't like weddings and some don't even answer their front door, so you are going to get answers skewed towards that.

I'm 20 years older than you, and Love a party. I like to dance. I like to chat. I like meeting new people. I like catching up with people I've not seen for a while. I like getting to know people I see regularly but only in one context, much better.

I think this is a personality thing, not an age one.

I hear you. Although when I was younger, I loved it too! I still enjoy it, just not at night for some reason. If I got more invites to lunches and daytime events. I’d be delighted ☀️