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Things you have never done

68 replies

walkingmyway · 08/07/2026 23:25

That you feel everyone else has?

I have
never been to London
never been to a concert
never been on a train alone
(also never seen a load of films everyone else seems to have done like top gun, jaws, free willy….)

OP posts:
echt · 08/07/2026 23:26

Never asked another person what they are thinking.

Fgfgfg · 08/07/2026 23:28

Eaten cheese

MrSchubertWhiskers · 08/07/2026 23:30

Taken drugs

Cheeseandolivesplease · 08/07/2026 23:32

Gone on a holiday for more than 7 days (I'm 45!)

ItsPickleRick · 08/07/2026 23:34

Broken a bone.

Shinyhappyapple · 08/07/2026 23:36

Not been to a music festival
Nor been on holiday alone (although people I know IRL haven’t done this either)

Shinyhappyapple · 08/07/2026 23:36

ItsPickleRick · 08/07/2026 23:34

Broken a bone.

Me neither

RedTreeLeaf · 08/07/2026 23:45

I’m curious about how you’ve managed to not go on a train alone? Not that you’re missing much! I just can’t imagine a life without needing to use a train on your own as I’ve done so many solo train journeys!

redblock · 08/07/2026 23:50

I have
never had anything delivered by “just eat” “deliveroo” or equivalent
never been to a music festival
never had a manicure/pedicure
never had Netflix!

KissKissByeBye · 08/07/2026 23:52

I’ve never watched an episode of Friends.

FinickyFusion · 08/07/2026 23:54

Skydiving
Deliveroo
Netflix
Swimming with sharks
Been on a cruise
Skiiing

FinickyFusion · 08/07/2026 23:54

Shinyhappyapple · 08/07/2026 23:36

Not been to a music festival
Nor been on holiday alone (although people I know IRL haven’t done this either)

I’ve had some lovely solo holidays.

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/07/2026 23:55

Farted. Disgusting habit.

exexpat · 08/07/2026 23:56

There are loads of 'normal' things I have never done, as I have no interest in them (dyed my hair, had my nails done etc), but I travel and go to concerts and plays (solo or with DP, friends or family) all the time, and I have lived in lots of big cities, including London.

OP, are those things (going on a train, going to London or to concerts) things you feel you are missing out on, or are you not bothered?

Nsky62 · 08/07/2026 23:56

Smoked or taken drugs

nopenotplaying · 08/07/2026 23:56

Been to Scotland

deepseaargyllfish · 08/07/2026 23:57

Never
galloped on a horse
been a bridesmaid
eaten at Nando’s
attempted a handbrake turn
seen a ghost (but I’ve definitely heard one)
put petrol in a diesel car or vice versa
had fake lashes or nails
been to Wimbledon or any other live sports (apart from football)
been to Alton Towers

longtompot · 08/07/2026 23:57

I have never lived alone, or been on holiday alone

exexpat · 08/07/2026 23:57

FinickyFusion · 08/07/2026 23:54

Skydiving
Deliveroo
Netflix
Swimming with sharks
Been on a cruise
Skiiing

I don't think skydiving or swimming with sharks are the kind of things most people would feel everyone else has done!

TheFormidableMrsC · 08/07/2026 23:59

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/07/2026 23:55

Farted. Disgusting habit.

It’s a perfectly normal, natural and healthy bodily function. You will definitely fart in your sleep!

Strawberrycheesecake7 · 09/07/2026 00:01

I’ve never been on birth control
I’ve never smoked
I’ve never watched a football match
I’ve never fed my babies with a bottle

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 09/07/2026 00:01

TheFormidableMrsC · 08/07/2026 23:59

It’s a perfectly normal, natural and healthy bodily function. You will definitely fart in your sleep!

Maybe you fart in your sleep but I'd never be so uncouth

User864753 · 09/07/2026 00:02

I have never eaten a steak, had false nails or lashes, been to Spain, done illegal drugs, lived alone.or ordered a takeaway pizza.

BotoxOrPuffins · 09/07/2026 00:03

Spatchcocked a chicken.

PenelopeJoanSterling · 09/07/2026 00:03

never seen a ufo