Food, Drink & Dining Out Self-dates

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

Some might call them sad, but meh, I had a few over the new year break going to a couple of sporting events, a movie and a round of golf by myself. It was f*cking great. Highlights of the break. Could sit where I want, go where I want, arrive and leave when I want, go eat where I want, go at my own pace, talk to who I wanted to, do whatever the frick I wanted and not be worried if the other person was having a good time.

Especially good to get some alone time after weeks of being nagged by the missus and family to the point of being driven insane.

Who does this

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Been to the footy by myself a few times when I couldn't rustle anyone up to come with me. That's worked out ok

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Go to the footy by myself a few times a year. Grab a beer, chuck on the radio and head to standing room, where plenty of blokes are up for a chat at HT anyway. All good.

 

[Smoooothy]

haven't done it since i moved to melb, but did it in adelaide quite a bit. did the same as SG, put the radio on and just get trapped in my own little world. equally as good as watching the footy on the tv by myself, but with the added bonus of being there

 

[nicky]

I go for morning, afternoon and evening strolls by myself.

The other night as i was watching the most amazing pink sunset from a mountain in the Otways my real date proceeded to analyse the science behind why certain parts of the sky was pink.

Self dates rock sometimes.

 

[Gasometer]

I am self dating through the seasons of 'Eastbound & Down' after Mrs G 'didn't get it' wtf....

 

[Coolangatta]

I hate everyone so I usually do this.

 

[The Passenger]

I go to sporting events on my own a fair bit. Go to gigs on my own a fair bit too. Gigs are fine, but the bit between the support act and main act can be a bit awkward if you can't strike up any conversation.

Going to dinner on your own is a fairly common thing I would have thought. If I pass by a place that looks nice to eat and I'm hungry I'm not going to say no just cause I'm on my own...

 

[The_Reaper]

I always go to a few days of the WACA test on my own. Actually ran into four people from high school who I hadn't spoken to much since graduation on the last day of Ponting's career which was nice.
There are always people to talk to about the cricket anyway.

And if I want to watch a movie I'll just go. Though my old man has similar tastes so I can normally go with him and get my ticket shouted. That tactic also works for cricket.

 

[edgie]

Sometimes would go to the pub on karaoke night on my own. Sing a few songs, and there's usually a table full of karaoke regulars/tragics where one is always welcome. Unless they are really serious sams and don't drink. Sometimes I can Bradbury my way to winning money by being the new guy.

 

[Igloo]

I have them often. I enjoy going to the beach at night and just lying on the sand for a while. Extremely relaxing.

 

[nicky]

I have them often. I enjoy going to the beach at night and just lying on the sand for a while. Extremely relaxing.

that's awesome.

 

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

I draw the line about going to pubs and gigs on my own. Find it hard trying to be comfortable trying to drink by myself. There is only so many times you can check your phone. Hate trying to make small talk too, especially with people who don't bother to reciprocate. At least at sporting events and movies etc everyone is occupied.

 

[Caesar]

I usually go to movies by myself. I prefer it.

My last job I used to travel a lot, which usually involved eating by myself in restaurants. Once you get over the selfconscious aspect, it's actually kind of fun. The staff are always really nice to single diners, presumably because they feel sorry for you, and it's nice to just relax and focus on the food. Japanese restaurants are great, I used to sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs.

Don't eat alone any more, but from time to time I'll still go for cup of coffee by myself. Take a book, read a bit, people-watch - good way to decompress.

 

[quickstraw]

I do it all the time. I need time out and me time. I also can't be ****ed doing what everyone else wants to do if it doesn't suit me. Was on holidays recently and mates were "let's go fishing". Fishing sucks baws so did something else.

Also do movies by myself. I might be at home and think "i might catch a flick". Go online, purchase ticket, be inside cinema with 10 minutes from home. No point ****ing about trying to find someone else who wants to see that flick at that time.

 

[quickstraw]

I draw the line about going to pubs and gigs on my own.

I've actually done this a few times. it's not like I said "right, I'm going to the pub by myself tonight" but shit just happened and I ended up solo.

Had some drinks at a gold club with a mate on Fri night about 3 months back. went back to his, had a few more. Thought I'd walk home (usually grab cab). Walking home past my local and a canadian guy pulls up and says "do you know where the pub is, I'm meeting some people". So I tell him and keep walking. Then 10 meters later I rationalise I'll go another drink. This was like 10pm. Got home at 2am. Wife knew I left mates house at 10pm and wondered why I was off my **** at 2am.

 

[Engimal]

Some might call them sad, but meh, I had a few over the new year break going to a couple of sporting events, a movie and a round of golf by myself. It was f*cking great. Highlights of the break. Could sit where I want, go where I want, arrive and leave when I want, go eat where I want, go at my own pace, talk to who I wanted to, do whatever the frick I wanted and not be worried if the other person was having a good time.

Especially good to get some alone time after weeks of being nagged by the missus and family to the point of being driven insane.

Who does this

Dunno about footy or the moves but a round of golf by yourself sounds top notch.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

I usually go to movies by myself. I prefer it.

My last job I used to travel a lot, which usually involved eating by myself in restaurants. Once you get over the selfconscious aspect, it's actually kind of fun. The staff are always really nice to single diners, presumably because they feel sorry for you, and it's nice to just relax and focus on the food. Japanese restaurants are great, I used to sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs.

Don't eat alone any more, but from time to time I'll still go for cup of coffee by myself. Take a book, read a bit, people-watch - good way to decompress.

I wouldn't go to a movie by myself

As Jerry Seinfeld said "Who am I going to make sarcastic comments to?"

 

[Shell]

Footy, yeah I used to go by myself sometimes- back in the day where it was just me and mum going to games and she sometimes didnt go. Now tho, meeting so many people thru here, dont have that issue anymore.

Still go to movies on my own, and prefer shopping alone. A meal or coffee alone is okay too, but need something to read.

Been to the footy by myself a few times when I couldn't rustle anyone up to come with me. That's worked out ok

I pity the poor sod who has the seat behind you.

Actually.... the people who are sitting in the seats about 5 rows behind you.

 

[LukasTheGreat]

I have them often. I enjoy going to the beach at night and just lying on the sand for a while. Extremely relaxing.

I pick you as a sand-angel type of guy. I don't know why, or what that even implies though.

 

[Igloo]

I pick you as a sand-angel type of guy. I don't know why, or what that even implies though.

I haven't been in the past, but I can always start

 

[Keys]

I've taken myself out for dinner a few times. Always put out afterwards too.

 

[MrKK]

I love self-dates. Probably stems from being an only child and having to make my own entertainment growing up. I'm stuffed if I'm going to miss out on doing something just because I can't find anyone else to tag along. Seems to be very much a bloke thing - my wife would never do dinner or a movie on her own as she thinks it looks sad and I've heard many women say the same.

Just yesterday I went alone to a movie that the missus didn't want to see and also grabbed a solo Chinese feed beforehand, which is a cuisine she's not really into. As a bonus she went nuts baking and cleaning when I was out, so all round.

 

[checkraiseulite]

will go to my local pub by myself if i'm bored sometimes and have a couple beers and a bar meal. know the staff and there's always a couple of regulars in there who might be up for a chat.

will also usually have coffee/lunch by myself at a cafe in my lunch hour a couple times a week and just have a bit of a read or whatever on my ipad. good way to relax and where i go there's usually decent music on and goodlooking female staff.

certainly better than eating subway by yourself which seems more 'socially acceptable'.

a couple of my good friends, male and female, can not do anything by themselves and it shits me to tears.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Yeah I've eaten by myself quite a bit when travelling for work.

Not bad but sometimes it's relaxing to just eat room service in your jocks.

Sometimes to down to the local bar for a few. It's a pretty small place and all the staff talk to you so it's pretty sweet. Generally will have somebody else with me though.