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AIBU to go to cinema on my own?

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MoonStar07 · 19/10/2016 21:54

Desperate to see Bridget Jones Baby and basically everyone I've asked has already been! (Feeling slightly shit that no one has asked me to go with them). Shall I go on my own? Or is that really sad? Also is it more a film to see with girlfriends?

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QueenofLouisiana · 21/10/2016 17:42

I went on my own to the cinema for the first time 6 months ago (I was nearly 40). I loved it and have been about 6 times since. I watch things I know DH would hate, I eat chocolate and drink coke. A real me time treat.

VerbenaGirl · 21/10/2016 18:13

I think you totally can with the cinema, actually - it feels like a bit of a nice indulgence, treating yourself to some alone time and doing something nice. It's crap when friend groups leave you out, but it's madness to miss out on things because you don't have anyone to go with. And showing the confidence to go alone is a really positive thing.

TurquoiseDress · 21/10/2016 20:02

OP you've got to get to the cinema and see it!

If that means going on your own, that's fine...I've done it many times before esp when there is a film I am desperate to see but nobody free to go with!

Normandy144 · 21/10/2016 20:13

Cinema alone is a lovely luxury. I must admit to not having done it in years. I went to Argentina several years ago to study Spanish and it was my guilty pleasure to go and watch American movies (in English) on my own with Spanish subtitles (so I felt a tiny bit like I was learning!). I watched Bride Wars or whatever it was called with Kate Hudson and Anne Hathway....absolutely total shite but I loved it, and also loved that it was just me and no one else to please!

Notthisnotthat · 21/10/2016 20:19

I had a whatsapp message all typed up asking a group of girls if they fancied going to see Bridget, I then got a notification on Facebook checking most of the girls in at the cinema. So I'll be going on my own to see it too, I'm Scotland, east coast if anyone fancies it.

garlicandsapphire · 21/10/2016 21:05

Go to the cinema on my own regularly. i go to an early evening viewing and enjoy it. Why the hell not?

millymollymandy82 · 21/10/2016 21:08

Go, it's surprisingly good. I went the other night with my grandma and the person sat in front of us was on their own. I didn't think she was weird.

elodie2000 · 21/10/2016 21:21

I LOVE going to the cinema on my own!!! Have been known to see one film, go for something to eat & then go in and see another... Love it! I'm always with DH/DC/other people's children... Watching some awful Pixar rubbish.
I prefer to see friends somewhere we can talk - don't like going to cinema with them.

Masketti · 21/10/2016 21:32

When I was single I used to go all the time on my own. First time felt sad and lonely that everyone else had gone with someone else do there was no one else for me to go with then I realised a) if I want to see something why should I miss out because others have already been and not invited me. Only I miss out. b) realistically if you time it right you get there for the ads or the start and sit in silence for 2+ hours. So you don't actually need company for that. That's why it's the worst date idea ever. You never actually get to chat to your companion except when you're leaving. And you can just strike up a conversation with your friends about it next time you see them.

Do it. Do it. Do it!

MNRandom · 21/10/2016 21:43

Go go go ... Such a lovely funny film. Fab ending!

NataliaOsipova · 21/10/2016 21:47

I love theatre/cinema alone - especially if it's something I don't think someone else will enjoy as much. If you go alone you concentrate on what you've gone to see rather than on the outing as a social event, if you see what I mean.

ItsJustNotRight · 21/10/2016 22:57

Going on your own is great. I felt a bit odd the first time but once the film starts, bag of sweets, no interruptions, totally engrossed. If the films rubbish, you can leave when you like.

Memoires · 22/10/2016 11:12

On my way home after work, and eventually find myself at a bus stop opposite the Haymarket cinema. If I wanted to see what was on, I'd just go in. Saw loads on my own. Also, sometimes I'd wander into the Gate, which I'd pass at the other end of the journey.

No problem going on your own at all. Enjoy.

kate33 · 22/10/2016 11:19

I used to go all the time on my own. On my day off usually and early in the day. My mum wouldn't think twice about going anywhere, cinema, theatre etc on her own and at peak time! Not quite there yet but I have been to see dance performances and many French films alone, that's what you have to do when your friends have other tastes!Grin I think you will really enjoy it!

roasted · 22/10/2016 12:49

To be perfectly honest, when I was younger, I thought seeing a film by yourself was quite sad. Now that I'm older, more confident and have friends with varying tastes, I quite enjoy seeing a film by myself. I wouldn't think anyone odd for seeing a film on their own - I really do think it's a confidence thing.

Ginkypig · 22/10/2016 13:41

It's absolutely one of my favourite things to do but I do it very rarely if I'm honest.

I take snacks just for me and Iv not done it because I think it's not allowed but always want to take a coffee in too.

I go in the day time because it's a bit quieter so I can sit by myself, I don't think I'd enjoy it so much if I was squashed in next to other people.

green18 · 22/10/2016 14:33

I keep meaning to do this. I think it makes sense as it's a solitary thing anyway. Just think, you can please yourself entirely. Enjoy!

Mantis1975 · 22/10/2016 15:45

I used to do this when I was younger. Getting to a cinema is a bit of a trek so it was usually a wee treat for myself, combining it with shopping and a nice lunch.

EmsyApples · 23/10/2016 02:57

Aw just go. Sometimes getting two hours alone to actually sit and watch something i want to watch without being interupted is the highlight of the month (especially if done via the concessions for popcorn and coke...)

If the idea of being in the screen alone is a little daunting Cineworld (and i think some other cinemas) have an bit in their booking process where you choose the seats, and the seats that have already been booked are blocked out, so you can be reasonably sure that its not just going to be you. :)

Stokey · 23/10/2016 07:27

I too love going to the cinema alone. It feels wonderfully selfish. I can chose anything I want to watch without having to think about whether it's too cheesy or highbrow, or if the other person will enjoy it. No-one judges you for your choices, it's fab.

Stokey · 23/10/2016 07:28

Ginky I always take coffee and pastry in.

Anniegetyourgun · 23/10/2016 07:34

Or just wait for the DVD to come out.

nonline · 23/10/2016 07:55

Happily been to cinema on my own - you are only sitting in the dark and I can get a big pot of popcorn with no judgement . 😉

I've not seen BJB and want to but toddler makes it difficult; miss the cinema a lot.

HSMMaCM · 23/10/2016 11:45

I want to go (Berkshire). You have inspired me to go on my own, having failed to find anyone else who wants to go/hasn't seen it. Unless you live near me of course Grin.

roundaboutthetown · 24/10/2016 08:47

I love going to the cinema on my own - I really don't see the need for company when you are sitting in the dark, not supposed to talk and there's no interval. Do you have a problem watching TV or reading a book on your own, too?! Grin

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