To spend New Year alone when I don't have to?

[Lizzie523]

I'm late 20s and have formed an extended household with parents. Been with them since Christmas but feeling ready to go home now.

I would be going home and spending new year alone for the first time ever. At the moment I quite like the idea of just chilling with some movies and snacks etc...then getting up and making a start on some things in the new year

Has anyone done this? I could stay here until after new year so I'm not alone but I'll have less time to myself overall.

This sounds heavenly to me 🤣, go for it. It's your break so do what's best for you! Enjoy 😊

There's a big difference between being alone and being lonely. If you're happy to be alone then go for it!

I'm treating it as a normal night here. Normally have big party with neighbours and friends and have done gore last 7 years if do!
The thought of no party and no friends makes me sad so I will be in bed with a film and snacks. My 9 year old will be on his PS4 and older 2 will be in their rooms I'm sure.

I am in this situation. Live alone in London. I’m 30 and single. Been home since the day before we went into tier 4.
Option 1- stay with parents (but equally I am craving my own space and tidy home!)
Option 2- go back to London and be alone

I’m actually going to probably choose option 1 as it seems once I head back to London we might entail a long lockdown and I’ll have plenty of time alone then.

Do what’s right for you. I think I’ll stay, watch movies, drink fizz and be cooked for.

I have friends in London not planning to stick to the guidelines (they haven’t throughout) so I feel ld rather be here.

Whatever you choose- enjoy and HNYear.

I’ve had lots of NYE by myself, I love it! Have a great time!

I'll be spending new year alone as the DC will be with their dad. It's always just another day here really although i often go for a walk with friends the next day. Will probably still do that as we're in tier 3. Nye will be telly, wine and an early night.

I did exactly what you're planning last year (also late twenties) and it was absolute bliss. I'm now in a very similar situation this year i.e. single and bubbled and not planning to be with them new year's eve! I'll be here with some decent food, wine, good book and/or film, and a good night's sleep. Won't feel as special as last year as a lot of evenings now seem to consist of the above, but still looking forward to it. Do it!

@flipperdoda that sounds enticing!

I suppose I might feel a bit lonely. That might just be expected. But if I'm with my parents I'll be subjected to whatever else they want to watch or listen to!

Hopefully I'll be back to normal spending time with people next year so I am tempted.

That is EXACTLY what I do most years. Best way to spend an evening, on my own recuperating from family time .

I can't this year unfortunately but it is what I would choose if I had a free choice. PJs by 7pm and nice food, with one of my Christmas books - perfect...

Nye is a dead duck this year

I love NYE on my own, last year my DH & DS were away skiing, I was very happy on my own with a nice meal, my choice of tv and a bottle of Prosecco . This year we are all together and I'm already feeling stressed at the negotiations of something we all like to eat, what board game to play and what film or tv to watch. Being on your own sounds blissful!

I wish I were going to be on my own. But. It looks as if I will be stuck under the same roof as my STBExH, as covid means he won’t be able to go off visiting. We are all still under the same roof as we have not yet been able to sell the house. The Decree Nisi is in the system ...

NYE is the fakest of all celebrations, and whilst it's now trendy to dismiss it, I'm in my 50's and have ALWAYS hated it.

It always seems like completely forced enjoyment, and unless you are a hopeless optimist, the passing of time is hardly something to celebrate is it?

I've spent a few NYE's on my own and they have been brilliant..I've done what I would normally do if I had the day off the next day; a few drinks and a takeaway and a slightly later night.

My partner encouraged/made me go to NYE house parties in the recent past, where we stopped overnight , watched people drink far too much and be incapable of parenting on NYD and that day being a write off in general.

Never again, and this year especially I can't think why anyone would even want to say 'good riddance ' to 2020 or celebrate 2021, the absolute state this country is in.

One of the reasons I go into work (or as now wfh) between Christmas and New Year is so that I do not stay too long.

I have had NYE by myself on a few occasions and will do tomorrow. Have also in normal times gone to theatre or cinema.

I've never really enjoy NYE. I've spent the best part of probably the last 10 by myself (DH usually working) and i don't mind it.

I'm sending most of the next week sorting out house out, it needs a proper sort due to moving furniture and Christmas. So I'll make myself a nice meal NYE and go to bed at a normal time. If DS1 (4 yo) wakes with the fireworks, then we'll look out the window.

Well decision made. Food and drinks ordered for tomorrow, will spend it alone!

It might be a bit lonely but ill watch nice movies and it'll be fine. Fingers crossed I can get my dancing shoes on next year...

@sparepantsandtoothbrush

There's a big difference between being alone and being lonely. If you're happy to be alone then go for it!

You can be alone and not lonely or lonely but not alone. I found the latter hard to bear.

@Lizzie523

Well decision made. Food and drinks ordered for tomorrow, will spend it alone!

It might be a bit lonely but ill watch nice movies and it'll be fine. Fingers crossed I can get my dancing shoes on next year...

Ooh what food and drink have you ordered?

@AlexaPlayWhiteNoise I got Indian style food. Had the starter and took the prosecco with me to the bubble bath. Going to heat up the curry soon and rent my favourite movie.

I hope to be out dancing somewhere next year...feeling ok about it so far though.