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Hate having plans for things I enjoy

155 replies

Manchegomango · 21/05/2026 07:17

I really hate having set plans even if they are things im looking forward to.
I have a couple of parties and trips away this summer (no big holiday) and even though I am excited about them all I just hate the feeling that I already know my time is accounted for.
Same with weekends - if I have somewhere i need to be on Saturday, even if its something great, I feel like my weekend has been used up.
Anyone relate??

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IpsyUpsyDaisyDoos · 23/05/2026 14:29

topcat2014 · 23/05/2026 14:22

I think we need to know the type of car? Merc / Saab / 2CV?

MX5, was about 15 years old when we had it, pop up lights and everything!

kerstina · 24/05/2026 17:53

I think it might be a ND thing .i am finding moving hard. Far too much planning involved when you own a house. Might be easier if you are renting to be more spontaneous with where and when you go.

aLFIESMA · 24/05/2026 19:44

Love the planning, the lists, the intinary, the timings. Then there are the alternatives for when the unexpected happens to be pencilled in. Oh joy.
To up the excitement I do it all on actual paper!

IpsyUpsyDaisyDoos · 25/05/2026 07:45

kerstina · 24/05/2026 17:53

I think it might be a ND thing .i am finding moving hard. Far too much planning involved when you own a house. Might be easier if you are renting to be more spontaneous with where and when you go.

Nah that's just moving house. I'm a planner and I absolutely hate moving, it's overwhelming.

I have a plan for every eventuality for every scenario. I find myself stressed if I don't know what I will do for something if it goes wrong. I can go with the flow and like a chilled, no plan day, but overall I am a proper planner. For context.

topcat2014 · 25/05/2026 16:04

IpsyUpsyDaisyDoos · 23/05/2026 14:29

MX5, was about 15 years old when we had it, pop up lights and everything!

Great choice!

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