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Anyone else out there? I am not sure where to put this, so I'll put it here. Anyway, I invited someone over for Christmas (either day for a visit - no big deal) and never got a response back to my invitation. So I let it slide. Nothing more has been said about it and I confess I do feel awkward about the whole situation. I don't know whether to just act like I have other plans at this point or just be honest and say I am going to be alone. I guess it doesn't matter either way. I checked into volunteering but there is absolutely no need for my help anywhere.
I did just have a visitor the other day and I guess maybe that was my Christmas. Still, I feel like a loser being alone for the holidays.
Anyone else out there? I am not sure where to put this, so I'll put it here. Anyway, I invited someone over for Christmas (either day for a visit - no big deal) and never got a response back to my invitation. So I let it slide. Nothing more has been said about it and I confess I do feel awkward about the whole situation. I don't know whether to just act like I have other plans at this point or just be honest and say I am going to be alone. I guess it doesn't matter either way. I checked into volunteering but there is absolutely no need for my help anywhere.
I did just have a visitor the other day and I guess maybe that was my Christmas. Still, I feel like a loser being alone for the holidays.
hmm why not volunteer at a local food shelter to help feed the needy that way you won't be alone and you will help out others during the holidays
Last edited by GTOlover; 12-22-2009 at 11:25 AM..
Reason: whoops I see you already checked into voluterring my bad
Due to a family emergency that's taking my BF out of state (we can't afford two tickets), I'm going to be spending most of the holidays alone. It's not the first time this has happened, so I decided to turn it into a "me" day. I am stocking up on goodies, bought myself a new video game and girly pampering things, and am planning a cozy day at home. Don't get depressed about it- think of some things you like to do but don't get to do very often and do them. I'll call my family at some point so say hi, but otherwise, it's my day off.
More and more people seem to be on their own these days. Census figures show that one-fourth of the nation’s households — 27.2 million of them — now consist of one person, compared to just 10 percent in 1950.
How to survive Christmas alone
Dec. 22: TODAY's Campbell Brown talks with Dr. Gail Saltz, a psychiatrist and show contributor, about how you can make the most of the holidays if you're not spending it with friends and family members.
More and more people seem to be on their own these days. Census figures show that one-fourth of the nation’s households — 27.2 million of them — now consist of one person, compared to just 10 percent in 1950.
How to survive Christmas alone
Dec. 22: TODAY's Campbell Brown talks with Dr. Gail Saltz, a psychiatrist and show contributor, about how you can make the most of the holidays if you're not spending it with friends and family members.
For that matter, the average American has only two close friends in whom to confide — down from three in 1985, according to an authoritative sociological study released in June. Nearly a quarter have no confidant at all.
I consider myself blessed now. I have two very close friends I can tell anything to. Problem is, they live elsewhere.
This article does put things into perspective. I guess I just am not hearing about all the people in the same boat. It's being overshadowed by everything else.
To the poster who suggested volunteering, I did call the major referral number in my city and received a call back saying as of Thanksgiving all the places that needed help are booked. She suggested I contact local churches at this point but that is too much work. I was thinking more along the lines of Salvation Army, etc.
To the poster who suggested a "me" day, that is a good idea. My chosen family are my pets at this point, least where I live.
The holidays are great and all, but you're not a loser if you are alone. Don't feel like you're missing out on anything during this one day when you have another 364 to cook great dinners, celebrate Jesus (if you believe) and your family and friends. You can hand out or receive gifts all year long, just because.
If you can't volunteer, stay home and devote your day to doing something you love that you don't have time for or haven't kept up with. Just a suggestion.
Make the best of it! Have a day for you! Dont let it get you down though, you shouldn't be ashamed for being alone for the holidays. Get a good book and a bottle of whine or some good movies. In all reality its just another day, its only a big deal because people make it seem that way.
To the poster who suggested volunteering, I did call the major referral number in my city and received a call back saying as of Thanksgiving all the places that needed help are booked.
Have you considered spending some of the time visiting residents in a nursing home or assisted living.
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