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i want to go out so badly tonight, but i have been in such a hermit phase for so long that my friends are all not available. of course, i'm at the last minute trying to call them to go out and they are all in shock and i have a ton of plans for NEXT weekend....but i really want to go out tonight. i've never gone out on the town all alone. good or bad idea?
Posted on 05/16/08, 09:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/16/08  9:12pm
" Bad idea. I wouldn't feel safe, unless you have a regular place that you go to and you know people there, "
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Reply #2 - 05/16/08  9:14pm
" I've done it before but it was when I was on vacation alone and frankly didn't care. I had some fun! "
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Reply #3 - 05/16/08  9:19pm
" I would try it! I've done it and loved it. Just be careful and always be aware of your surroundings. "
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Reply #4 - 05/16/08  9:23pm
" AHH as much as you want to go out and finally come out of your hermit shell.......I still have to answer BAD IDEA

Not only could you find yourself in a posistion you don't want to be in(some drunk hitting on you!UGGH)

It might trigger feelings of real isolation.

When I went out..that's what happened to me.

I got a pestering drunk,and felt isolated too. "
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Reply #5 - 05/16/08  9:25pm
" AHHH HELL///I'm bipolar..I changed my mind

Go For IT! "
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Reply #6 - 05/16/08  9:26pm
" I would say bad idea.
I used to feel like going out alone, just jumping in and saying to hell with it but if your already panicky it can go wrong fast.

I found a friend who I trusted who would accompany me places, they understood the score and bless them tooka lot of abuse but it helped me build my confidence. "
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Reply #7 - 05/16/08  9:47pm
" In todays world...
Stay Home..
Better to be safe then sorry.. Hugs... "
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Reply #8 - 05/16/08  10:07pm
" Once you get out and about, you won't be alone anymore :)

do you know where to find your friends. wish I was going out too. "
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Reply #9 - 05/16/08  10:11pm
" I've gone out alone before, had some of my best times ! "
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Reply #10 - 05/16/08  10:37pm
" There's nothing wrong with going out alone. Although so many people out there in the world think there is. I would suggest just not doing the late night bar/club thing. That can get way too dangerous if you have a couple drinks. Men WILL prey on you in that situation (I've been there numerous times and have gotten into trouble due to my naivete!). Men on the prowl sense pretty quickly that you are not in the safety of your friends.
Go alone more with an after work crowd to a local bar that is also a restaurant. You don't have to drink alcohol, although there's nothing wrong with it if you do. Sitting there eating a meal by yourself is not a sin and is not weird. I have engaged in numerous fun conversations with both singles and couples this way, by sitting at the bar.
If you are seriously considering the late night thing, stay sober and be confident that you can so NOOO if neccessary! "
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