Would you be annoyed if someone did this?

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Background:
Obviously been social distancing and taking all the necessary precautions (not seeing anyone outside household, staying in except for essential trips etc) for the past 9 weeks. My mental health has seriously declined due to this (already diagnosed with depression and anxiety) and the lockdown really has not helped plus being dropped by the adult mental health team as they don't have the resources right now.😣

My 2 friends have suggested meeting up for a walk tomorrow and having a picnic- we would obviously not touch each other and stay 2 meters apart at all times and we are going to a large, isolated open space. I know the rules are only 1:1 meetings though, would you be annoyed if you saw 3 people?

I really need this right now, I've been struggling so much. Obviously it's easier to meet as a 3 than do two separate meetings 1:1.

Quite frankly as well we are a close 3 so it would be sad to see one and not the other.

I doubt anybody would notice or care. If a jobsworth type does notice they're unlikely to challenge you, they're only brave online.

Quite frankly as well we are a close 3 so it would be sad to see one and not the other.

Oh that makes it ok then.

You ARE allowed to meet with one person, so why not just do that?

I wouldn’t be annoyed. Go and enjoy seeing your friends x

I met my friend in teh park yesterday and had a picnic. We stayed 2 m apart both brought our own food so no need to be close. It was lovely x

I would not have an issue with it. The problem is lots of people are having the same idea and not actually keeping the distance.

The car park down the hill is full and spilling out on the roadside as full cars of people arrive to exercise in the same place.

Does not of your friends have a garden to do this in for safety?

Up here in Scotland its batshit watching this all fold out in England. The R rate is increasing and you're pushing your luck.
That's all I can say!

I think you should follow the rules. In doing so you can still see them separately and get to go twice.

“Would you be annoyed if someone did this?”... OP your question is unnecessary. Do what you need to in order to feel well again. Social distancing adhered to, there’s no issue. It’s not like you’re going to their house. Enjoy yourself.

No of course not. Just do it.

Just go.

@cabbageking I explained further up it's my friends parents field so completely isolated :) just walking there is the issue on the pavement but as PP suggested we shall meet there and not walk from the cars together.

Please don’t do it, I’d be very upset. I’m following the rules, why shouldn’t others?

I would be annoyed, but wouldn’t say anything.

I don’t think it would do any harm, but I feel that if I’m following the guidelines and not meeting more than one person even though I’d like to, why should other people?

I wouldn't notice because I only leave the house for work and essential shopping

I’m sure I’m not the only person on this thread who works in a hospital. Do NOT break the rules.

No OP, you should not do this.

We are all in this together and the guidelines have been relaxed, there's no need to take the piss.

If one person does this, there is little chance of harm, what if we all do it? We will be back to square one.

Please just meet up with one friend.

What impact would meeting one friend as apposed to two have on your mental health?

Wouldn't bother me at all. If it's alright for people to gather on Westminster bridge to clap the NHS, or to line the streets for a funeral, then it's alright for 3 people to meet on private land.

How is it any different though to walking round the supermarket in close proximity to people in an enclosed space? We will be in open air, at least 2 metres apart.

Believe me I understand the severity of the virus but it gets irritating when you have to go to the supermarket (which is awful for my mental health anyway anxiety wise!) but can't see 2 friends in a field.

Can I ask you a question. And I honestly don't mean this in a nasty way, but why do you think that the rules don't apply to you?

"If one person does this, there is little chance of harm, what if we all do it? We will be back to square one."

If we all do it in small groups and adhere to distancing appropriately and in open air then you probably would find less people having mass gatherings in close proximity and house/street party's.

@Carrie7469 I really don't at all, hence why I've asked and it's on my mind 24/7. In my head I know it's breaking the rules but I also think it's so low risk and the past few weeks have been awful for me and I'm just looking forward to a bit of cheering up. People aren't just dying of covid- they're dying from mental health issues too.

I would say go and enjoy yourself, but there may be people out and about who will confront you, and you might then arrive back home afterwards feeling more stressed than you did before.

No, whatever way you look at it, this isn't allowed at the moment. You can meet one person only. Please just do what you are meant to do. It's a serious situation.