Dates You Can Do Alone

Often when you're single and spend the majority of your time alone, it may feel like you can't go on dates anymore. Now if you've read any of my previous posts before then you know I've never been on a proper date with a guy. I've done everything else except an actual date and been official. However, I have actual had dates with just myself. Now obviously some of these things you can do with a partner or even with your friend or you can do with yourself. There's no right or wrong way but this is just a little comfort to know you can go on a date with yourself. 

1. The Cinema

Often going to the cinema may seem like something you have to do with other people but honestly nobody really cares whether you're with people or alone. I'm now so confident going to the cinema by myself and I love it. I make the most of it, booking in advance and choosing my seat. I get to have popcorn and a drink all to myself. Honestly, nobody really notices if you're in the cinema alone. Even the staff don't bat an eye lid. You also start to notice that there's other people in the cinema by themselves. We're all there for one reason to watch the movie and it's so much more exciting watching it in the cinema than at home so why not. I watched Cruella twice in the cinema on my own and I had the best time. So take yourself to the cinema by yourself and honestly, you'll love it.

2. Day Trip

Take yourself on a little day trip somewhere. Make the most of it. Catch a train or a bus or even drive there if you can. Whether it's to the beach, a shopping centre, a park, or a city/town you've never been to before. Just pack your bag with essentials and head out on an adventure. Ages ago I made a post about my first time going to the Trafford Centre. It was after a night where I felt lonely because everyone, I knew was hanging out together and had plans where I was alone in my bedroom feeling seriously left out. I did have a cry but then thought I needed to do something, so I thought I've never been to the Trafford Centre so why not go there. So I planned it all out that night and set my alarm for the morning then the following day I went. I had the best day making my way there and any thoughts of other people flew out of my mind. I also planned to go to the cinema by myself for the first time which I will be glad I did because the joy of going to the cinema alone feels great. Coincidently the first film I saw in the cinema was How To Be Single which I thought was the perfect film to watch alone and I really enjoyed it. So plan a little day trip by yourself. Maybe tell someone where you're going first so at least someone knows where you are then go for it. You won't regret and you can have just as much fun by yourself because everything is on your terms and you can choose which shops to visit and where you want to eat without worrying what other people think. 

3. Coffee date

Treat yourself to a coffee. There's no judgement when you go into a coffee shop or a café because there's lots of people alone whether they're working on their laptops, reading, or scrolling through their phone so you won't feel so awkward. I love it when I get the chance to a coffee shop because I like to sit in, and I make sure to take a book with me when I go out or I have an audiobook on hand to listen to. It feels great and so much more relaxing. You can even treat yourself to a bit of food and it may be a little pricey for a coffee and a cake but at the same time the atmosphere is just so much more relaxing. Definitely give it a try. 

4. Walking Date

Going for a walk may seem like a boring lonely date but it doesn't have to be. Listening to music or an audiobook already makes the walk less boring because your mind can just focus on what you're listening to instead. Even where you go for your walk can be so exciting. I found a park near where I live which is so nice because there's lots of trees and big open spaces and lots of paths you can walk along. There's also a little lake with ducks and swans on. It's a really nice place to walk and I'm so happy I found it. So find somewhere new to walk. The beauty of the internet is there's lots reviews for parks and places to walk so look at those if you're unsure about somewhere new to walk to. You can even make a bit of a day with it. Take a little picnic with you. You don't have to go crazy as it's just you, but it could be really nice to enjoy a little lunch in the sunshine. Even take a flask with you with some coffee or tea. There's just something nice about drinking from a flask in the outdoors. Also plenty of photo opportunities, take some photos of your surroundings. Print them out and use them in a scrapbook or a photo album talking about your lovely walk. There's lots of ways to make a walk more exciting that it is so get out now and find somewhere new to walk. 

5. Home Date

Of course you don't actually have to go out to have a date with yourself. You can have it in the comfort of your own home. Really make the effort with it and make it different from your usual day or evening. Cook yourself a nice meal or treat yourself to a takeaway. Why not? There's lots of things you can do at home. Have a full on pamper session. Pretend you're at a spa. Walk around in a robe, do face masks, give yourself a manicure, shave your legs. Drink water from a wine glass. Do the full works with your skin and body care plus take your time. Listen to spa music and get into the zone. The best part of it is that you're doing it to make yourself feel better and not for anyone else which is the best feeling in the world. Other ideas could be a movie day. Pretend you're at the cinema, get popcorn, drinks, and the cosiest pyjamas. Put on your favourite movies then in between movies you can treat yourself to a delicious meal. You can also do other things like a jigsaw, colouring. Do things that don't involve your laptop or phone. Have a tech free day besides your television/laptop to watch movies on. Nobody needs to know you're having a date with yourself because nobody really cares so why tell them? There's lot of ideas of dates you can have with yourself at home so why not give one a try? You won't regret it. 

Honestly being alone doesn't have to be depressing it can be just as fun as it is with your friends or date. In fact there's less pressure when you do things by yourself.  So treat yourself to a date on your own and honestly you will have the best day and may even find it more refreshing than if you were with other people. 

Anyway, I hope you found this post useful to any of you feeling a little bit lonely and need something to do. Why not take yourself out on a date? You deserve it. 

My question of the day for you is what would you do on a date with yourself? Let me know in the comments below and maybe we can get some more date ideas. 

Thank you for reading my blog and I'll be back soon with another post. 

Megan x 

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