Do you do things alone?

I have been divorced for 30 years so I would be a hermit if I didn't do things alone. I do actually enjoy time to myself from time to time. I do enjoy taking in a movie and going shopping and just taking a nice walk. I also have my daughter who I do spend a lot of time with and my grandson. One thing I just can't bring myself to going alone is a meal.
 

debodun said:
Everything but complicated home maintenance that require tools and knowledge that I do not possess.
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Ditto...I have to get someone in a tradesperson as I cant tackle some jobs that invariably crop up like electrical and plumbing and stuff my Hubby but he never tackled plumbing but I have a company that has done work for me.
 

Anywhere where you opinion is the most important issue. Like an art museum or paint/wallpaper/vehicle. Have a real good idea what you like before you leave the house then keep going by yourself. After, don't ask for opinions as they never, ever matter.
 
Ronni said:
I realize some of you have no choice because your partner is no longer with you or you're housebound or whatever. I'm talking about making the choice to do things alone that typically are shared activities.

I have a large circle of friends and family, but I've always been comfortable doing stuff alone. Ron is the same. I will go to movies by myself, out to eat alone, to a concert, to a party, to dance....really anywhere. I have friends who love to go to movies for example, but if they don't have anyone to go with, they won't go. Me on the other hand....well, if there's a movie I want to see, I'll just go see it. I might ask Ron, or one of my kids or friends if they want to go with me, but the focus is seeing the movie rather than going WITH someone.

When Ron's or my schedule gets crazy, we might stop on the way home from work for a meal if we know the other one won't be home for a while, or won't be around to eat dinner, and we just don't feel like cooking.

What about you?
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*Throws this thread to the top of the pile blowing dust off it*
I could go out with other people for dinner if I wanted or a movie but I choose not to anymore. I find people tedious. And I hate small talk. I'm better off alone.
 
at this moment in time iam doing everything alone as hubby had a operation -
but when it comes to shopping for me' i like to be alone -without a man breathing and sighing lol
nxt to me ,,,,,,,,,
but i do like company as well-
 
toffee said:
at this moment in time iam doing everything alone as hubby had a operation -
but when it comes to shopping for me' i like to be alone -without a man breathing and sighing lol
nxt to me ,,,,,,,,,
but i do like company as well-
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Aside from supermarket shopping where I like hubs to be there to do the heavy lifting of the bags into the car etc... I too prefer to do shopping on my own, that excludes adult kids, or friends.. especially with clothes shopping because I don't hang about in shops, I'm in and out very quickly , I lose my patience waiting for someone else to wander around for an hour in each store looking at everything ..

Pre Pandemic I was involved in lots of leisure activities with friends, particularly boating activities, and holidays... but I've never had a problem doing things alone, particularly when indulging in my hobby of photography
 
I'm single now, so have no choice. However, when I was married, there were many things I did alone, simply because my interests were different from his. The children and I even took holidays without him (because he was a misery and always spoiled things).
 
Aarrgh, those wonderful days of yesteryear, when I and a girl could do 'duelling banjos' ;),
nowadays, I can't be bothered just playing with my ukelele. šŸ˜Š
 
In the two years between when my wife passed away, and the time I remarried, I took a number of trips alone that my late wife was not interested in going.
A two week tour of China
A 16 day trip on the Trans Siberian Express from Moscow to Vladivostok
A trip involving a cruise of the Inner Hebrides, riding trains in Wales and a day trip to Paris
However, after I remarried, I found that sharing experiences with one you love was a far better experience.
 
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Yes, when my husband passed away 10 years ago, I had to get used to doing lots of things alone. It was either that or stay home all the time.

Of course, these days I seem to be staying home all the time anyway.
 
Usually I don't mind doing things alone and at times preferred it, but during this pandemic I feel more vulnerable and in need of people so I see family and friends as much as possible, even more than pre pandemic.
 
Yes, I go everywhere and do everything alone. I enjoy myself. Wish I had a man's stong arms to help with outdoor repairs though.
 

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