Rec | PLANNING LITTLE SOLO DATES

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i've been really into the idea of tking myself on little solo dates and being generally kinder to myself lately, i think i've been happier with myself recently than i have ever been (the joys of growing up, i guess). and the realisation that i have real adult money and free will and can spend it on whatever is fun! i've been going to more concerts and on little trips and i saw that this one comedy duo i've been seeing a lot on social media were doing a live recording of their podcast in glasgow later this month, and i booked a ticket! planning on taking the day to do a little walking tour of the city, check out a doughnut place someone recommended to me, find a cool looking bar and order myself a pretty cocktail and head to the show - just really make a day of it :) i don't know, i guess i've been really leaning into the idea that of all the people in my life, i am the one i'll have to spend the most time with, and i've been learning to have more fun hanging out with myself, and i feel like i'm coming into my own a little which just makes me so happy <3 hang out with yourself more! life is short man

@ravioli

13h ago

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@flashgame

growing up an only child taught me how to be alone with myself so i’ve honestly had the opposite issue where i need to get better at doing things without being socially overwhelmed. apologies to my girlfriend, i take myself on better dates than you

1h ago

@glombroski

In such a similar place. Im an only child so you’d think I’d be better at solo dates and self love since I liked being alone as a kid. NOPE. We’re getting there though. Hope those doughnuts are everything you want and more 🍩

8h ago

@timtam

trying to teach myself this and take myself out more but def a work in progress needing some getting used to hope you enjoy glasgow ! it sounds really fun

12h ago

@valoorie

I have been having a very similar journey with taking myself on dates and spending one on one time with me!! I’m so not used to it but it really is so nice. That trip to Glasgow sounds awesome I hope you enjoy it :))

13h ago

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