To go to the cinema on my own?

[WhereTheFuckIsWonderWoman]

DD's away with her dad and DP will be out this evening so I'm at a lose end. I could ask a friend to go with me but I'm a bit flat and not great company. I really want to see Lion and tonight's a good opportunity. Would it be really sad to go on my own?

[OliviaStabler]

Now you've had your first visit alone, you won't worry again

[Xmasbaby11]

I used to go at least once a week on my own in my twenties! I also went with friends but was quite film obsessed.

I'd love to do it again. Go for it!

[BuffetOnABudget]

Glad you had a nice time. Now plan the next visit!

[WhereTheFuckIsWonderWoman]

Well I did it. It was packed (full of groups and couples so felt slightly more conspicuous than I might have done otherwise)

I ate popcorn, drank proseccco and thoroughly enjoyed the film. There were moments when it would have been nice to hold someone's hand () but otherwise I survived.

A beautiful, beautiful film. DP's slightly miffed now though because he's not normally bothered about the cinema but he's a sucker for a true story (I hadn't realised it was based on real events) so I might need to go again with him!

[BuffetOnABudget]

A bit late to the party here but do it, do it, do it! When I was younger I hated doing anything on my own, especially things I perceived as social activities like the theatre, cinema, eating out. Now I love and look forward to it! I'm sure you will too. Have a prosecco in the bar, do some people watching first. Hope you enjoy it

[JustDanceAddict]

I saw lion on my own last week - but during the day in my day off. Amazing film - take tissues.

[lokisglowstickofdestiny1]

Hope you enjoy Lion. I went to see it a few days ago on my own, brilliant film. Go a lot on my own to the cinema, love it.

[garlicandsapphire]

Go! I often do. Lovely. (Though I wouldnt do the 9pm showing on a saturday night as I'd feel like a saddo...) I also go out for meals on my own as I got used to it travelling on my own - but not tomorrow night obvs.... Ha! That would be really hilariously sad. Though weeping, with a rose between my teeth, whilst couples eat around me would be quite funny....

[Beeziekn33ze]

I haven't seen Lion yet but several friends say I must! Some have also seen LaLa Land and reckon Lion is much better.
Enjoy!🍸

[fj3568]

Bring tissues for Lion. I've been a couple of times alone - felt a bit odd but it was fine

[Note3]

I went on my own to watch les miserables. Was sat blubbing amongst lots of elderly peeps and then went back the next day to watch something else alone too...that was a fabulous annual leave week

[Itsgettingbetter]

I love going to the cinema solo. And other people are so caught up in their own worlds or thoughts they barely notice you.

Enjoy

[CactusFred]

*fab

[CactusFred]

Do it!
I often do since having ds as dh and I can't easily go together,
It's fab

[Freshprincess]

I went for the first time on my own a few weeks ago. I thought I'd be the weirdo with no friends everyone was pointing at. But actually it was fine. Bought my ticket online, and bought a whole tub of popcorn just for me.
A trip to the cinema without DCs is bliss.

[OliviaStabler]

I go to the cinema alone a lot. I want to see the films I want to see when I want to see them. No shame

I love getting wine too 🍷

[WhereTheFuckIsWonderWoman]

Thank you Rough. Sorry, feeling a little sensitive today.

[RoughBeast]

OP, I wasn't being snide, I was being encouraging. Going to see a film alone is perfect. Choose a film to your taste only , sit at exactly the distance from the screen you prefer, don't share your beautiful deli sandwich and wine with anyone, stay till the end of the credits because you want to see the locations. I prefer it, personally. I get to see friends so seldom that it's a waste sitting in the dark beside them.

I saw La La Land by myself in the afternoon last week, and I reckon more people were alone than together.

[Bahh]

I have an unlimited card and go on my own at least once a month. Fab time alone.

[apostropheuse]

Do it. I do anything I want to on my own. I particularly love going on holiday alone. Can't wait till my next jaunt!

[WhereTheFuckIsWonderWoman]

We get wine at mine. In fact I think I'll have a prosecco (and hope I don't fall asleep)

[Huldra]

Vue sell alcohol.

I took my son to one of their live theatre broad casts and we even got an old fashioned drinks and sets trolley brought round.

[MongerTruffle]

glass of wine, bag of choc

Where do you get wine at a cinema?!

[MiddlingMum]

I can't understand the appeal of going with someone else really Just make sure you pay a bit extra and get the comfy seats rather than the standard ones, if your cinema does them.

[Huldra]

Go, I go all the time on my own. It's also a great film.