I'm sad I've got a night on my own

[erja]

DM has DS tonight. I've just been through a split with his dad so was looking forward to some time but I've got no friends that are free and really not looking forward to just sitting with my own thoughts.

Any suggestions on plans/little distractions to keep me going tonight?

Go to the cinema? Or binge watch something on tv with crappy food.
An excessive class? Or a run.

I never have a night alone bit if I get a day alone I go for a run or go to the cinema with a Starbucks, depends what the weather is like.

Exercise not excessive!

Go and buy yourself a new trashy novel, crisps/junk food of choice, bottle of wine and then settle down on the sofa for the evening to enjoy the peace and quiet.

Your favourite treat food
A mini pamper session if you like that (face pack, hair mask, foot cream, nails)
Bottle of wine
Chocolates
Binge box set or films - something feel good or funny

I am on my own every Wednesday. At first I was at a loose end but now I have learned to love the silence and the time to myself, I spend some of it tatting around tidying then I try And make myself a hot chocolate with a kitkat and have a few hours of a box set, blindspot, seal team, strikeback, banshee or something like that gets you gripped when watching.

I try and read sometimes but I find it a little difficult to concentrate.

I think people are very different when it comes to time alone - for some people (like me) a night in with a nice meal and a good film is bliss, but others thrive on being around people and find it a bit lonely. Also, I can understand if you hardly ever get a night to yourself that it's disappointing when your friends aren't free to go out! As others have said, a good film, perhaps a takeaway and some chocolates or wine would be nice. If you have Amazon Prime they have some good new releases. Alternatively, do you have any friends you could arrange a Skype call with? I sometimes do that with friends and have virtual drinks...

Go out and get yourself a coffee or a nice lunch with a glass of wine. Or if your not food obsessed like me go to a museum or the cinema or for a swim or a massage or get your nails done or a wander round the shops or

Pick up a book or a magazine or something to enjoy in the house and some snack or some wine or something that normally you wouldn't have or that you never get to enjoy on your own!

Come back and have a nice bath and do the full head to toe care thing (which I'm too lazy to do!) or fall into the tv hole or if you have a hobby do that especially as you can do it messily with no child to touch it all.

Basically what would have been your favourite thing to do on your own before you had kids or responsibilities? If you can do that!

Sorry didn't see tonight! Most still applies though.

Dinner instead of lunch evening activities instead of day ones etc.

Phillipa Gregory book always sorts me out. Anything historical that is in a different place or time. Vikings or the favourite? Lots of candles big fluffy blanket and some choccies.

I find now I’m older I love time to lavish on myself - infinitely preferable to socialising! I get the food I really like, nice wine and treat myself. Then usually settle down to some Seinfeld episodes. Use the time to enjoy whatever you like most.

I was more or less going to say what DonaldTwain did. Indulge yourself. Have a relaxing bath with a glass of your favourite tipple, a meal you really love, a dvd or tv show that you adore. If you do feel the need to get out of the house, I absolutely love going to the cinema on my own. Nobody gives a stuff that you're alone, and you only have yourself to please (and as for sharing popcorn, HA! It's MINE, all mine!).

Long soak in the bath
slump in front of the tv/watch a film
Order a take away
a bottle of wine and some chocolate
Read a book
Early night knowing you can sleep undisturbed for as long as you like

@erja in my early days of being single when dc went to their dads, I would get all the boring jobs done. If I felt I didn't want an evening stuck indoors , I'd generally go to somewhere that opens late- Sainsbury's, big Tesco's etc... get the shopping and maybe other things like birthday cards/presents and just have a wander around! Could be an idea for later

I'd have an uninterrupted bath, watch a couple of hours of tv then sleep if I got a night to myself. No chance though.

Is there anything you cant do or is more hard when DS is around? Start there! If not, I'd echo the above really. Food booze and TV.

I dont mind going to the cinema on my own, though I realise not everyone does.

Are any relatives free who might fancy a drink out?

Download Hungry Shark World onto your phone, hours will fly by×

Learning to love being with yourself is the greatest gift you can get. OK might just puke - can you tell I'm on the wine - but it really is. Take some time to find out what makes you happy. Your future life will be grateful for it

I'm with Crockof. How old is your ds, is this your first free time?