To tell you all that Christmas alone sucks

[sadchristmas2019]

It’s not even 7 in the evening and I feel like the day has lasted since prehistoric times and if one more person asks me if I’m ok I’m going to blow

I can imagine. Is it your first alone?

I'm with you. I'm lovk watching until Gavin and Stacey then going to bed.

Longest day ever....

Ugh *clock watching

I’m sorry that it’s been rubbish. Do you have any plans for the rest of the evening?

Please don’t be alone next year. There are so many church and volunteer groups who host Christmas Lunch and would welcome you as either a participant or a helper.
For today, could you have a nice bath or watch a film?

It’s all a bit depressing though granny

Baths and films, films and baths, surely there is more to life?

I feel the same as you and I'm not alone , I've just said we're all going to bed after Gavin and Stacey , I'm ready for boxing day !

I’ve decided already that next year I’m going away for Christmas and will plan to be on my own.

I'm alone and it's great.
If you don't like it, tho, you need to get a plan for future christmases.

I'm alone too. I was feeling quite sad until I came into these boards and saw how many people are having to deal with utter fuckwits ruining their day. I now don't feel so bad.

I'm also not a fan of baths but made sure to shower and put clean pyjamas on.

I know. I was ill on the 23rd last year so my parents wouldn't let me go to theirs. And I was supposed to be at work but couldn't because of the 48 hour rule. Even though I was ok by Christmas Day. So I went to church and drove to the services on the M1 and had a coffee and slice of cake.

I don't mind being alone, but agree it sucks if you really don't want to be. Make plans for the year ahead, stuff you want to do. Resolutions, anything that looks forward.

Often Christmas really makes me want to be alone and do your own thing. Not always a picnic being forced to be around loads of people for extended periods with little respite either.

I'm enjoying mine, alone with my dogs and cats. TV isn't working, leaving the meal till tomorrow as I had a tooth out yesterday and still a bit gippy, opened a couple of presents and nibbled on food treats I've bought over the last few weeks. Now I'm going to feed the dogs and then the cats, and give them their special Christmas treats from Santa Paws. After that I'm going to light a lovely smelling candle and knit my Christmas socks while listening to a podcast.

No one has ranted and raved, I haven't been in tears, no one has ended up in A&E, no raised voices or screaming arguments. Total bliss on my own. My own company is better than a lot of people's, including family at Christmas. No crappy presents as the dogs and cats always give me exactly what I want. 😂

The times I had Christmas alone I loved it. The key is to plan the day, I think. I like to make sure I have new books, a new jigsaw, some knitting, a film or TV I want to watch, nice food that needs minimal preparation AND good plans for both Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

Agree OP we should have higher aspirations than bathes and films, these are everyday things.

Fuck Christmas, can you make 2020 awesome?