Hello!
Most people see concerts and movies as great activities to do as a group, and they are, but they don't have to be group outings. Most people prefer to go out in a group which is understandable. Maybe you think that going to events by yourself is weird, embarrassing or means you don't have any friends but it's not true.
People have different reasons why they would go alone - their friends may not be interested in going to the concert or movie you want to go to or maybe the people you had planned to go with can't go anymore but it's okay. going to things like that alone is awesome!
I am going to list some reasons why going to concerts and movies alone is the best.
1. You can decide what you want to go to and when.
You don't have to wait around for people to want to go to concerts and movies with you. You can buy a ticket for yourself to any concert, decide which movie you want to see, and a session time. If you go alone, you don't have to worry about if your friends are interested or not. Friends may agree to go to the concert or movie with you but they may not be really into it. If you're at a concert singing along and your friend is just standing there looking bored, it can spoil it for you. If you want to go to something, just go!
2. You can make your own plans for the day or night.
You can get to the concert venue as early or late as you want and do whatever you would like to before or after the show or movie. The friends you go with may want to get to the venue very early or stick around after the show or go somewhere else when you just want to get there just in time to go in and go home right after the show finished. At movies, you can choose where you want to sit and get your own snacks, no need to share the popcorn!
2. There is no need to coordinate with anyone or deal with ticket issues.
It can be difficult to make sure all your friends can go to the concert, choose a section to sit or stand in, pay for the tickets and figure out transport. There is also the issue of selling tickets if a friend can't go anymore. Going by yourself means you don't have to deal with that.
3. You might meet awesome people and make friends.
While waiting in line to get into the venue, you can get to know other fans of the performers you are about to see and make friends. You could keep in touch with them or may not see them again after the show is over but talking to people who care about the performer and music as much as you do is a great experience. Even if you don't see them again, you can keep in touch over social media. You could arrange to meet up with them at the next concert. I met some of my best friends at concerts!
4. It can help your mental health.
For anyone who has anxiety, crowds are one thing that can trigger a panic attack. When you go with friends, they may want to stand right in front of the stage and you would want to stay with them so you go to the front too but you may not feel good, especially if it's a mosh pit! When you go alone, you can stand off to the side or at the back of the venue so you can exit easily if you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. That's what I do at concerts. Of course, everyone wants to have the best view and take photos but your health and safety should come first.
5. You are free to be emotional and dance.
If you're watching a movie alone, you can cry and laugh as much as you want. It is just you and the music at the concert. Everyone will be too buy watching and listening to the performers on stage so you can sing at the top of your lungs, jump up and down and dance along. Nobody is paying attention to you so don't worry about being judged. Dance like nobody is watching!
If you wait around for people to want to go to events with you, you may miss out on a lot of amazing performances and experiences. Next time you want to go something, just go! You will be able to go to even more shows and movies than before, experience new things and learn a lot about yourself. Of course, when you go alone you will have to be more aware of your surroundings, especially at night, but you can still have as much fun as when you go with a group. Try it sometime!
Vishi xoxo
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People have different reasons why they would go alone - their friends may not be interested in going to the concert or movie you want to go to or maybe the people you had planned to go with can't go anymore but it's okay. going to things like that alone is awesome!
I am going to list some reasons why going to concerts and movies alone is the best.
1. You can decide what you want to go to and when.
You don't have to wait around for people to want to go to concerts and movies with you. You can buy a ticket for yourself to any concert, decide which movie you want to see, and a session time. If you go alone, you don't have to worry about if your friends are interested or not. Friends may agree to go to the concert or movie with you but they may not be really into it. If you're at a concert singing along and your friend is just standing there looking bored, it can spoil it for you. If you want to go to something, just go!
2. You can make your own plans for the day or night.
You can get to the concert venue as early or late as you want and do whatever you would like to before or after the show or movie. The friends you go with may want to get to the venue very early or stick around after the show or go somewhere else when you just want to get there just in time to go in and go home right after the show finished. At movies, you can choose where you want to sit and get your own snacks, no need to share the popcorn!
2. There is no need to coordinate with anyone or deal with ticket issues.
It can be difficult to make sure all your friends can go to the concert, choose a section to sit or stand in, pay for the tickets and figure out transport. There is also the issue of selling tickets if a friend can't go anymore. Going by yourself means you don't have to deal with that.
3. You might meet awesome people and make friends.
While waiting in line to get into the venue, you can get to know other fans of the performers you are about to see and make friends. You could keep in touch with them or may not see them again after the show is over but talking to people who care about the performer and music as much as you do is a great experience. Even if you don't see them again, you can keep in touch over social media. You could arrange to meet up with them at the next concert. I met some of my best friends at concerts!
4. It can help your mental health.
For anyone who has anxiety, crowds are one thing that can trigger a panic attack. When you go with friends, they may want to stand right in front of the stage and you would want to stay with them so you go to the front too but you may not feel good, especially if it's a mosh pit! When you go alone, you can stand off to the side or at the back of the venue so you can exit easily if you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. That's what I do at concerts. Of course, everyone wants to have the best view and take photos but your health and safety should come first.
5. You are free to be emotional and dance.
If you're watching a movie alone, you can cry and laugh as much as you want. It is just you and the music at the concert. Everyone will be too buy watching and listening to the performers on stage so you can sing at the top of your lungs, jump up and down and dance along. Nobody is paying attention to you so don't worry about being judged. Dance like nobody is watching!
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If you wait around for people to want to go to events with you, you may miss out on a lot of amazing performances and experiences. Next time you want to go something, just go! You will be able to go to even more shows and movies than before, experience new things and learn a lot about yourself. Of course, when you go alone you will have to be more aware of your surroundings, especially at night, but you can still have as much fun as when you go with a group. Try it sometime!
Vishi xoxo
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