To ask how you cope with big holidays if single?

[forgeatgasda]

And perhaps if childless? I find myself struggling a bit on easter weekend - same with Christmas obviously and sometimes with the long summer holiday.

I suppose I'm wondering if anyone is in the same boat and if so what sort of things you find help?

I went to Amsterdam at Christmas and I'm in London now. About to finish pre theatre meal and see a show.

A four day holiday is a long one if alone. Need to plan an activity for every day by looking to see what interests you.

I tend to work sometimes (it's my weekend on this weekend, as an HCA).

Other times I see other single friends or close family because I do don't being on my own very well.

If the gym, supermarket, shops, local coffee shops are open then I go there too.

I have older children, but I still like time to myself. Today I went for a long bike ride alone.

Do you have friends that you could see/invite round/organise a little egg hunt for nieces or nephews?

I have Dp and dc but Dp works bank holidays anyway so it's just like a normal week for us. Only he's away this weekend so I'm home with the dc.
Today we went for a swim and made a cake. Tomorrow we are going to my mums for a late lunch. In the evening when Dp gets back, I'll probably have an hour at the gym. I prefer my own space tbh! Grass is always greener though I suppose.

What do you usually do during occasions like these?

try the meet up groups online - lots of other lone people out their organising events for themselves over the holiday weekends. my local groups has organised a weekend away in a 4 star hotel - 17 going and a quiz night on monday

have a look online for whats going on in your local area on meet up

Hi

Male perspective here. For long holidays I tend to try and so something every few days that means I can have some social interaction, even if that is just a pub (in which case a smaller pub is better as people more naturally chat to each other). Also I would avoid couple type activities as you will feel left out. Cleary we are all different but I think for most of us on a long holiday the issue is lack of human company/social chat so I would really try and find things which means you can interact with people.

My dh works away for work. He's away now and has been away over christmas/new year in the past, and will be away for 4 weeks of summer hols!
Christmas is easy as I go to visit family. Buy I prefer easter as there are things going on (unlike christmas when everything is closed).... I have 2 dc. We have been to a national trust site to do easter egg hunt today. My ds (school age) brought a friend which helps :)... He had one round to play yesterday too!
I love being outside so in the summer we do a lot of parks and bike rides :)

I generally see family over Xmas, otherwise DS and I chill out, have a day out now and again or at least go to a nearby park or for a stroll somewhere, or maybe a swim.
What sort of things do you like to do or care about? Getting involved with hobby clubs or causes such as charities or campaigns are a good way of meeting a lot of different people, including some who will be on their own and looking for friends. There are plenty of people who are not in couples and/or childfree (and plenty of people who may be in couples but are not mundane Noah's Arkers and happy to socialise with a mixed group, as well).

It's different though when you have kids. When you have none and when you are alone as well - the whole world seems designed for couples and families and it must be hard to fit in, especially if you don't have much money or few friends.

Join a walking club.

What about treating yourself to a couple of good boxsets, and some wine and chocs.

Also pamper yourself with some nice bubble bath and candles.

And mn for company :)

And before you know it Tues will be here and normal life will resume x

Try not to believe everything you read on social media too, it's usually a big PR exercise for people advertising their "amazing" lives. Do exactly what you want to do. Invest in a book you've wanted to read for a long time or go to a library. Walking club is a good idea and volunteering is great and a good way of meeting people.

A cafe near me organises craft classes for adults. I'm doing a learn to crochet class soon and it's designed to be something you can do alone to meet new people. Otherwise there is a website called meetup which has lots of social groups on with different events :-)

Not single this year but still childless - doing the same as always and off to mum and dad's.

I sincerely second not believing everything, or indeed a quarter, of what you read on social media: most of it is glossed up rubbish.

Take a large pinch of salt with anything that you read on there!