Since lockdown/restrictions lifted I have not wanted to go out in the eves to pubs/clubs. Pre pandemic, I was the life and sole of the party so to speak. Post pandemic, I've put a good stone on and feel very uncomfortable about it. In the past I've had random (hurtful) comments from strangers on my looks when I've been out (I don't look any different to anyone else/the usual Joe Bloggs on the street, I don't have any exaggerated or unusual features about me). My 2 friends I go out with are extroverts and love to attract attention from anyone and everyone. I now no longer want this due to the weight gain and previous hurtful comments people have made to me. I went to a friends party the other night, I looked good and felt it, for the first time in a very long time. I got several fab comments and some male attention, which was nice., I felt comfortable. But then again my 2 friends weren't there trying to attract any attention they could get. I knew the crowd at the party wouldn't be the type to make hurtful comments to anyone, so I guess that's why I felt comfortable.
I think the gist of this post is that I don't want to go to cattle-market-type clubs or pubs any more. But my friends do.