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Way to go Joel. I go to the movies whenever I feel like doing something. I'm an independant person so I can't have someone else dictating my lifestyle based on someone holding my hand to do everything. I went a few weeks ago to see Precious and was just fine. It must be emancipating for you? Enjoy! Enjoy!
Go to a museum next. I even eat by myself at the bar of a restaurant- either the tv or the bartendars are usually cool to talk to while you're eating.
Life is too short to wait for a co-signer to do everything you want.
My dh used to go to the movies by himself all the time (can't any more due to $$). I don't like going alone. Dinner, otoh, I love. Gives me a chance to catch up with myself and read.
If some of you have kept track of my posts, you may have realized I've been thru so much in this whole dating thing; namely online dating.
So last night I had nothing much to do, found a cheap movie theater with some good movies, and went with no hesitation. Then, since it was early I went back in and seen another movie alone; no hesitation.
Just last week I was telling my brother I'd NEVER go to a movie theater alone. But at the same time, the thought of having to find someone to go with, then have that person 'cancel' last minute is just not appealing to me anymore.
Moral of the story, Im not waiting for people anymore. If I want to do something (namely sociable activities) I'll just go. Now, I still haven't mastered going to dinner alone...don't have any plans for that either LOL. But its liberating to not be burdened by someone elses FLAKINESS and FAKENESS.
I was so happy to be able to go without the slightest irritation that I went to the movies alone because I cant get anyone. No, its because sometimes, there's no one else around and why sit around feeling sorry for myself? WHY!?
I didn't realize it was such a big deal to go to the theater alone! I go by myself all the time, and think nothing of it. Now dinner--yes, I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that alone, so you got me there.
I'm all about liberation--I've got a heady dose of that myself over the past week, and I can tell you that nothing is as wonderful. Good for you!
It seems you're on the right track here. From experience, it seems like not long after you stop looking, that's generally when you meet someone else. Just focus on stuff that makes you happy, like hobbies and what-not, and the relationship stuff will come.
I enjoy an occasional movie alone. There are certain type of movies that I would prefer to see alone than bring along a husband to sit bored out of his mind.
It's been awhile but the last movie I went to see alone was "Volver", and I loved sitting by myself with my container of cheap nachos and soda. (Funny thing is, I've since rented the movie and my husband actually liked the movie!)
Am thinking of going to see "It's Complicated" by myself.
I do it all the time but most women don't like my kind of movies? Oh, let's go see a romance/drama movie. Let's not!LOL...... You wouldn't catch me dead in there like a lot of the guys who are whipped.LOL.....
You know what all of those "whipped" guys watching those sappy movies with their wives or girlfriends? 90% are getting laid afterwards!!
Moral of the story, Im not waiting for people anymore. If I want to do something (namely sociable activities) I'll just go. Now, I still haven't mastered going to dinner alone...don't have any plans for that either LOL. But its liberating to not be burdened by someone elses FLAKINESS and FAKENESS.
I was so happy to be able to go without the slightest irritation that I went to the movies alone because I cant get anyone. No, its because sometimes, there's no one else around and why sit around feeling sorry for myself? WHY!?
I completely agree! For years there'd be movies I wanted to go see in the theatre and I'd always have friends cancel on me last minute or not be able to find someone who wanted to go. I have easy access to two theatres and one day I finally said "screw it! I'm not missing this movie!" and went alone.
It felt great and if I had to use the bathroom in the middle of the film I didn't have to worry about finding my way back to my seat, nor did I have to worry about a friend yammering on in my ear about "they messed this scene up" or "that actor looks funny in this film". Plus, as a woman who sits at home doing nothing waaaay too much it makes me feel pretty independant.
I don't go to movies alone often, but I don't mind going alone if I really want to see a movie.
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LOL...... You wouldn't catch me dead in there like a lot of the guys who are whipped.LOL.....
