Anyone else spending new year's eve on their own?

[WorkingMum1391]

I have a toddler who will be put to bed between 7-8 and my husband works on oil rigs so he is away.

My friends are either ill with this horrible sickness bug that's going round or they are able to get out and about later as their children are older.

I'll have a glass of wine and some nice snacks while watching the telly but I feel a bit down about it for some reason.

Yes I will be. I've spent loads of them on my own, although I did have the cats for company until two years ago, now it's just me.

I have a choice of wine in the cupboard plus a ready mixed Pina Colada I had as part of a Christmas present so plenty to drink and some pate and home made sausage rolls if I get peckish during the evening.

If I'm still awake at midnight, I'll wish myself a Happy New Year with a glass of Cremant, answer/send New year messages to/from friends and family and look forward to a happy, healthy 2026.

Cheers!

Yep - although much more by choice!

Youngest and I will be home. DP and our older two (who are still relatively young - 11 and 13) will be at a family gathering. I expect they'll stay over although they are only a 15 minute walk down the road so could come home after Midnight?

I don't drink, had the flu in the lead up to Christmas and have worked this week so I am staying home. I am not sure I'll even make it to Midnight although I have never not seen in the NY as an adult so I suspect I'll watch the fireworks at Midnight but then off to bed!

Turkish Mezze for myself and little one for dinner. I also have some Nosecco if I did fancy a toast at Midnight.

Yes! Always do. I hate New Year’s Eve. All that enforced celebration. Each year is
more depressing than the last, why would anyone want to be happy about welcoming it? Fuck that. I’ll be tucked up in bed at 10pm with the cats.

Humbug.

Yep my kids are going to dad's for 2 nights & I'll probably be tucked up in bed by midnight, I've had this horrible bug all Christmas & I think I'm finally coming out of it,so I'll try sleep & recuperate before school starts back. I've had the kids solidly since the start of the month with no contact with dad,a few texts, & they were ill also so having a few nights to just sleep will be heaven honestly.

Me too. My DH died last year and my two adult DDs both have plans to be out this year. I'm recovering from a knee operation, so no desire to go out anywhere. I'm happy on my own, with my little dog for company. I'll have a glass of wine and some nice snacks, but will probably be in bed before midnight anyway.

Happy New Year everyone, however you're spending it.

I'll be at home with my dog, watching The Wire for the 3rd time. I've been invited to a house party but I have no desire to go, very happy to stay in, in my PJs.

I love New Year’s Eve alone! I used to go out to clubs, bars, restaurants, parties. Spend a fortune on a night that wasn’t great, so much pressure and it never lived up to expectations.

Tonight I have a bottle of champagne, a new book and a new pair of PJs! I will spend the night infront of the fire. No expectations, no small talk, no stress over taxis. My best friend lives in walking distance - she might call in, she might not: again no pressure

BLISS.

I'm not but seems like there are a few on this thread so you could do a virtual gathering by posting here?

I absolutely detest NYE and all the forced fun that comes with it, but I at least treat myself a little. Single, 40, no kids, planning on eating prawns and lobster, drinking champagne and watching Rise of the Footsoldier before usual bedtime of 9pm - I'll be woken up by fireworks though!

My partner and I are going out to a pub in town later. A good selection of real ales and usually a low key night. I'm not into big celebrations - parties and fireworks- for NYE. I never have been. We probably won't stay out until midnight either.

I do remember the first year I spent alone with a toddler though. It does feel slightly different when it's not strictly your choice.

My son is an adult now and has canceled plans in favour of spending the evening alone. He said he wants an evening of quiet reflection and to start the New Year with a clear head.

You certainly won't be alone.

Yup single mom of 3 young kids here - I don’t get the hype over new year now I’m 40 TBH shit telly shit Jules Holland - I’ll be getting in to my bed with the 3 kids and watching films with snacks - I’ll probably fall asleep first and I’m fine with that

My adult kids are all doing their things, hosting parties, going to parties, and nobody has invited me to any, so it's just me and the dog! On the sofa under the heated blanket... I doubt very much if I'm going to make it to midnight. I'd rather be snuggled under the duvet than trying to stay awake for an arbitrarily contrived date change.

I am going to eat all the nice food first though.

I’m ill so yes although I did buy a bottle of processco

Same here, DH works away, friends all with their own families and my family all either live far away and or doing their own thing. It is how it is, will treat myself to a glass of mulled wine, although I don’t think my toddler will be going to sleep until late as need to go out in a while and think she’ll be having a danger nap in the car 😕

I'm at home all day and most of the night with the three kids. My husband is on a long shift today, won't be home til the early hours. The kids are all 8 and younger so will be in bed by 8.30. think I'll curl up with a book and some snacks. Probably won't stay up til midnight as my youngest doesn't sleep through so will be up for few hours with her around 2am

My favourite NYEs were when the kids were little and I went to bed as normal!
Now I have MiL staying and teenage dd so have to stay up and be sociable.

I'm on my own too, and this will be my second NYE spent alone. I'm a single mum, but I co-parent 50/50 with my ex-husband, and it's his scheduled evening to have DD. I'm going to have a lazy evening with an easy ready meal, nice bottle of Chablis, and a bath. then I'm going to curl up on the sofa with either a film or a book.

Im single and childfree so well used to NYE alone. I am 81 so I dont know how many more NYEs I will have as my health is not good. I dont really care. I have a friend coming to spend the early part of the evening with me. However as he does not drive and will have to walk home he will be leaving about 9 before people start going mad and throwing fireworks about. We are having a nice dinner with wine and a couple of liqueurs. If I am still awake I will ring him at midnight to wish him happy new year and we can watch the fireworks together on TV. Why go an stand iin the cold when you can get a better view at home from across the world.

Me
My child is going to her dad's
Can't remember spending new years without her in the house
I'd prefer she was here for company...

I'll be on my own, as I have been every NYE since my DP died 5 years ago.

I'm old and so are most of my surviving friends, and the few that are left are mostly caring for their partners and/or not up to partying. Pubs are heaving at New Year, public transport here is non-existent and taxis hideously expensive and hard to come by on such a busy night.

Dh divorcing me but living together amicably while we sell the house. Managed a family Christmas together with adult dc but he’s spending nye with OW leaving me home alone.

Sounds like heaven to me....having to go out and would much rather be at home in my jammies and my book. X

I am in my own and loving it. I spent the day doing DIY on my upper fixer, hoovering and changing the bedding. I am planning to enjoy my tidy house with my pets this evening, watch some films and enjoy a nice chocolate cake. I am neurodivergent so socialising in loud environments/ groups is just not for me.

Just me and my dog. DH died very unexpectedly just a year ago, so I’m still getting used to being on my own.

I’d rather be you then your I’ll friend. I spent last NYE in ICU thinking it was my Dad’s last few days with us. By some miracle he is still alive.