Do you like getting out on your own?

United States
April 10, 2008 1:38pm CST
We all have significant others or friends who we go out with from time to time, whether it be for shopping, out to dinner, or other errands. I don't want to appear that I don't enjoy time with others, but sometimes I just like to do things on my own. Getting out of the house and going shopping by myself without having to wait for someone or having someone else's input on what you are spending or how much you are spending can be kind of liberating. Do you enjoy time spent on your own away from your house for whatever the reason?
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
10 Apr 08
All the time. I like shopping by myself for that very reason - I don't have to wait for others or drag them around the shops with me. I can go into any shop I please and not feel rushed. The only time I don't mind shopping with my son and hubby is when we shop for groceries.
• United States
10 Apr 08
Shopping for groceries is often a chore for us as we can never seem to agree on what we are going to buy. My boyfriend is much more health conscious than I am. Would buy all vegetables if I let him.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
10 Apr 08
My hubby is the complete opposite. If he had his way there would be no vegetables except baby carrots in our shopping LOL
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@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
10 Apr 08
I also enjoy going out on my own. But with my husband, I want to go out with him all the time or do things together with him. My friends or officemates would only be good for arranged lunchbreaks but if they don't request me to join them,I usually go out by myself. I don't want waiting on slow meals, mediocre chats about clothing, cars, celebrities while eating. You know what I mean? I have better things to do than be tied up to that.
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• United States
10 Apr 08
I know what you are saying exactly. Sometimes if I am out in the mall on my lunch I see others from work and feel obligated to ask them if they want to join me. And it is idle chit chat that doesn't really mean a thing. LOL.
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• United States
15 May 08
I'm really not big on shopping by myself. If I have to do it I will, if I seriously need to get away, then I will go out by myself but I prefer to go out with other people. I just like being left alone when I am at home.
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• United States
15 May 08
I've realized I'm the same way. I don't like going out on my own, but I do like being home by myself. I thought at the time that I posted this that going out on my own was fun, but I realized that I always end up taking my son and enjoy his company.
@dawnald (85130)
• Shingle Springs, California
10 Apr 08
I think it's healthy to get out on your own, take some time to recharge, do your own thing. No matter how good your relationship with your significant other, children, etc., a little alone time is a good thing. Even people who are not introverted anti-social loners such as myself need alone time!
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• United States
10 Apr 08
I agree completely. I cherish any minute I can get alone. Not to say I don't enjoy the company of my family, but the moments by myself are precious also.
@rhane7315 (5649)
• Philippines
14 May 08
i do it sometimes especially if i'm gonna buy something and would go home right away lol but i'm not used to it especially when i'm gonna do some shopping or groceries.
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• United States
14 May 08
I'm never alone either when I do the grocery shopping. That is definitely a family affair. LOL.
@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
10 Apr 08
I prefer to have someone when going out in some place. I love having someone around me especailly when going out!
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• United States
11 Apr 08
There are some that prefer the company of others rather than being on their own.
• Philippines
12 Apr 08
Yes, that is right!
@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
10 Apr 08
it is my habit sometimes that i love to go shopping by myself , specially for my house, because if my frined with me they have to much choices & then last minute you forget to buy the thing that you need, love with friend if i go shopping for the thing of my children or my dress or window shopping with friend is great time also.
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• United States
11 Apr 08
I just really don't like being on someone elses time schedule or shopping in stores I really don't want to go into.
@mbs730 (2147)
• Canada
11 Apr 08
My husband takes the kids to his mothers every Sunday and let me tell you, it can be great! You NEED alone time sometimes, its a must. You need that time to clear your mind and to gather your thoughts and to have no distractions. This is necessary for your long term well being.
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• United States
11 Apr 08
When I first moved to Phoenix, I lived on my own for about 5 months. I only knew one person here outside of my job. I got really used to that time by myself and now I miss it. I enjoyed being able to sort things out in my own mind without the distractions of other people.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
10 Apr 08
I actually have always preferred going out and doing things on my own. Don't get me wrong it's great to spend time doing things with friends, but it seems one never gets to do what you want to do. I remember years and years ago, some friends and I were in Manhattan...I was loaded down with my camera gear as we were going to do a "day" of it..we decided to walk, yes, walk, all the way from about 40th street and Fifth Avenue to Central Park which is about 60th Street..Well we did make it and I was all excited about being in Central Park and wanted to do a lot of photographing...but my two friends were kvetching..."oh, my aching feet" or "I'm so tired from all that walking"----So bottom line didn't do much walking around in the Park and went home--so vowed to myself, when I went photographing especially to go on my own...that way I can go as far as I want, stay as long as I want without someone nagging me that they're tired
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• United States
11 Apr 08
I guess we all like to do things at our own pace and don't want to have to bend to someone getting ahead of us or behind.
• Philippines
11 Apr 08
I would really appreciate it if I am given time on my own to do things I really want and enjoy. It is indeed liberating to spend time alone away from home. I can do more things when I am on my own. This of course doesn't mean that I don't enjoy the company of friends and family.
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• United States
11 Apr 08
I enjoy the company of my family too. My son and I went shopping together today. Its the first time we've been able to get out on our own. It was nice until he developed a migraine and we had to come home.
@novataylor (6570)
• United States
10 Apr 08
I've always gone out on my own and I don't imagine that's going to change anytime soon. When I was a kid, I went to the movies every single weekend, most often by myself, no matter what was playing. I just loved movies and I was going to go whether or not I had anyone to go with. I think that sort of started me out. Now I go anywhere I want to, by myself. I've gone out to hear music at a club by myself, as recently as about 3 or 4 weeks ago. In fact, I did that twice in the same week, back to back nights. If I decide I want to go see a movie, and my bf isn't available, or whatever, I'll go by myself. It never bothers me in the slightest to do things alone. And I can always find someone to talk to, no matter where I end up. So, if I don't want to be, I don't have to be alone long. But I enjoy it, always have. I'm always hopping on my bicycle and going here and there. I've got baskets on either side of the back tire, so I have a place to put packages or whatever. And if I end up with a whole lot of stuff, I just bungee it onto the baskets. I highly recommend going out by yourself. We all need to be able to be alone anyway, content in our own company.
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• United States
11 Apr 08
Hi Nova. Nice to hear from you. Sounds like you have alot of fun being on your own and that you don't let anything get in the way or deter you from doing exactly what you want. I admire the bicycle riding. I can't ride one for the life of me.
@gemini_rose (16264)
10 Apr 08
I do not have anyone else other than the hubby to go out with! Mind you now my daughter is getting a little older she will be fun to take shopping and go for dinner with. She is good company now and she is only 2! On the odd occasion that I have gone into town totally on my own with no kids I have really enjoyed it, even though it has only been to the Post Office.
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• United States
11 Apr 08
Anytime that you spend on your own is well worth its weight in gold, even if it is only the Post Office.
@Deea48 (1166)
• United States
10 Apr 08
I often go off on my own, I always like to go buy tacos, then I drive over to the river or the falls, or sometimes a nice park, and I eat a nice quiet lunch. I get comfy and watch the world go by, without any distractions from anyone. It really is one of my favorite things to do.
• United States
11 Apr 08
What you describe sounds very comforting to me for some reason. What kind of area do you live in?
@wnbwnbwnb (426)
• China
11 Apr 08
Actually,I don't! Well,I enjoy being alone sometimes,but just at home.I may read,watch movie,wear anything I want...that makes me feel ease. However,when it comes to go out,then,I always need someone to be with me.You know,walking in the street,shopping,or dinner things,if I do it just by by myself,then I feel strange.most people do these sort of things with friends,and I am one of them!
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• United States
11 Apr 08
I will shop or eat by myself, but I won't go to a movie or to a bar alone. I don't really like going to either, but if I did, I would want company.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
12 Apr 08
I am the total opposite, I like to be alone with just my family at home, hate visitors, but when I get out I like to be with people, that is the change of pace for me. I have always been that way.
@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
11 Apr 08
I havent gone out on my own in some time now..probably a few yrs actually and before that it was SEVERAL yrs...Come to think of it though, tomorrow when we are in the Falls I just might have to leave my hubby and kids at Dazzleland (Canadian Midway on the Hill) and pop into a couple shops by myself..... I guess NOT doing things on my own doesnt really bother me since i'm home alone more often than not anyway and since we live outside town/in the country its not like I need that getaway ya know...
11 Apr 08
Much as I adore my partner, there are times when I really could do with some *me* time. I love to go shopping on my own on occasion, just so I can take my time and enjoy looking even if I can't afford to buy. I treasure my *me* time when I get the chance.
• Indonesia
16 Apr 08
Well, yes. Sometimes I would love to spend times on my own, away from the others. Because for some occasion, I would rather enjoy spending times without the need to chat all the way during the shopping or eating times or whatever else, especially when I really need a space for my own, and I wouldn’t need to wait for someone else when I want to go out right away. There won’t be anyone bugging me to accompany them to somewhere else I would rather not go. And I would be able to choose times to go out or when I would go home, or wherever to go, without any need to ask anyone else’s opinion.
@nice030481 (1109)
• Philippines
12 Apr 08
i dont like to getting out alone. it is boring to walk alone in the mall, it is better that you have company..
@auckwang (43)
• China
13 Apr 08
Yeah,I enjoy that very much.I always go out alot ,and do something alone.Like buying alot of things and eating something expensive without anyone saying it's not right or something.But sometimes people would think I'm kinda weird because of this.