Can’t decide whether this is empowering or a little bit sad

[Blondiebeachbabe]

Kids left home 10 years ago. I text alot but they’re not great at keeping in touch. DH works shifts and left today at 1pm, and will get home around midnight. So, another night alone for me. I thought sod it, I’m going to have take-out. I ordered a meal for one from the Chinese. Quite expensive I thought at £9. Anyway, not a problem, I can afford it. Went along and felt a bit weird coming out with a bag with one container inside! Ate the meal and washed it down with wine. I can’t decide if this is the epitome of lushness, or if it’s all a bit sad that I’m doing this alone. 😵‍💫

Off piste, but I just can't get used to 18 year olds having "partners" instead of boy/girlfriends. I'm getting old!

@Blondiebeachbabe I absolutely love being on my own.

Somehow, cooking for one seems far more pointless (or "sadder" than getting a takeaway. I hope you really enjoyed your evening.

I have had a solo Chinese takeaway this evening. My DH is away overnight. My only guilt is because he was supposed to be away for 2 nights and I was going to have takeaway and leftovers and I was a bit grumpy because it got cut to one night!

Its a mindset isn't it. Sometimes its just hard getting into a positive mindset.

I get it op

That's what i was thinking 😄😄

Id do it any chance I got. Enjoy

Ok now that’s got a bit weird. You do you . Literally. Good night.

I had a Chinese the other night alone partner and oldest 2 where out and 2 littlest where in bed. But mine was £20.

I really hope im misunderstanding comment

I'm another one who lives alone. Occasionally I get takeaway pizza (it's one of two places in the nearest town that will deliver this far out), and it's sometimes nice to not have to cook a meal or two, especially on the days when I've forgotten to take something out of the freezer to defrost!

New chapter so lots of new things.
Good for you

Yeah I know, it's just my son has only very recently came out as bi and has a new boyfriend, think I am still processing it as I don't think I've used the term, "his boyfriend" yet in conversation. Well, there I have now, anyway. Idk it's hard to explain. It's not a negative thing but I will admit it did shock me and I'm still kind of getting used to it. He's a lovely boy though I like him

@Isittimeformynapyet

We don’t have children and my partner works shifts and I regularly order food for myself, I’ve never thought anything of it!

Not getting what is sad about getting a takeout alone. It's independence isn't it.

How do you think single people manage?

Are you one of those people who can’t go to the cinema alone or eat in a restaurant alone? It’s not cute.

Its foodi i don't get what empowering about it?

I wasn’t sure how to vote as you’re not being unreasonable to do this, but you are being unreasonable to think it’s sad?! 🤣

Just in case that wasn’t clear, it sounds bloody wonderful to me, OP. I hope you enjoyed!