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taking yourself on a movie date
going to see challengers on my own today! and i'm very excited. i'm someone who actually doesn't mind going to the cinema alone. i've done it so many times over the years, and totally do not get people who say it's sad. if i lived somewhere where i could go to late night screenings on my own, i would do it all the time.
sometimes i end up making a friend, sometimes i just get to sit and get sucked in and then i get to leave and choose my favorite place to eat. it's a nice way to spend a day on your own, and i think more people (especially people in their 20s) should take themselves on little dates.
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@plurkmurk
May 2, 2024
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@princess
omg i never get ppl who think going to the movies alone is sad!!! to me it's a solitary activity, not like ur gonna turn to them and talk during the movie (at least u shouldnt!!) and besides, there's something beautiful about taking urself out on a date of any kind and enjoying spending time on ur own + treating urself :)
May 2, 2024
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@plurkmurk
forevercherry honestly never got it either! i only learned people thought it was sad when i was in high school. i love a group movie going too and the tiniest whispering to each other, but it's also really nice to be able to sit by yourself and take it all in and maybe even have your favorite snacks.
May 2, 2024
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@lindslove
doing things alone is so healthy. like I don’t get people who can’t do things alone!!
May 2, 2024
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@plurkmurk
lindslove totally agree! i love having company but it's also not something i need. if i want to go to a specific restaurant and i have no one to go with, i'll go on my own! it's nice even. sometimes i just sit and read and then go home on my own time :)
May 2, 2024
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@lindslove
plurkmurk right! It’s freeing to know that you don’t need a companion to do everything with. Like band in town you wanna see? no one to go with? no problem!
May 2, 2024
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@plurkmurk
lindslove exactly!!!
May 3, 2024

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