Movie & TV Talk Discussions / Ever go to the movies all by yourself?
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Diane
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2008 01:28


Going to the movies is such a date-night/group activity. Why? After all, you're just lookin' at a screen for two hours! Do you ever go see a movie all by yourself? Is it because you enjoy the alone time? Or perhaps your spouse or kids don't share your taste in movies? I always love the idea of seeing movies alone - projects image of self as independent, confident woman and all that - but I'm just too lazy to do it.


momof2lovelies
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2008 01:47


OH MY GOSH YES! It's awesome. I would go once in a blue moon while living in NYC. The first time I did do it I felt weird like everyone was looking at me like "oh poor girl has no friends" but I got over that REAL quick after I enjoyed it so much. It was kind of like having a meal by yourself at a restaurant...which I also LOVE too. Sometimes it's just a cool way to get that me time.


Mia
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2008 17:07


Back when I was stlll single and living in the Philippines I would watch movies by myself and I loved it! My friends thought it was weird of me and I did get a lot of stares from other people just like momof2lovelies mentioned, there was one time a guy just made a rude comment like "how come you're watching a movie all by yourself?" and I didnt even know him!It took a lot for me not to slap his face but I just ignored him. Now that Im married and residing here in the US I would love to experience watching a movie by myself just like before but for some reason, I don't have the time to do while taking care of my 3 yr old it plus my hubby takes me out on a movie date every so often and I actually enjoy it better than having to go out by myself.


Genesis
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2008 19:02


I´ve always enjoyed going to the movies on my own. That way I can relax and just sit back and eat candy and popcorn without having to share!


Single Mom Seeking
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2008 19:14


This is one of my all-time favorite treats!As Genesis says, I love going to see movies by myself, hogging the popcorn and NOT sharing my root beer.


Michele
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 10:49


There are movies that I'm the only one that would ever see them. I have a passion for chick flicks - particularly anything Reese Witherspoon. It's definitely a disease.

Even if I could get someone to go with me, I actually like being on my own at the theater. I get more immersed in the movie and escape for 100 minutes.


olive
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 11:08


I did for the first time this december. I found time in the afternoon while the girls were at school to see Juno. I felt guilty about it...like I should be using my time more wisely. I love going to the movies and wish I didn't feel like that. But I am on the lookout for the next movie I can sneak off to. It is so hard to find the time.


Evansmom
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 16:12


Heck ya!!! I wish I could do it more. It is a little treat to myself every time I go out of town for business and I don't have a dinner meeting. I always see a movie!! Last time I watched 27 dresses...great chick flick that my husband wouldn't have wanted to see anyway.


Nataly
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 18:33


I haven't done this in ages -- but the last time I did it, I still remember it. I was living in London and it was a terrible, rainy day. My boss had just yelled at me in front of the whole team and I slipped and fell on the way home. Truly one of those nightmarish days.

I was passing by a movie theater and decided to hide from my misery in there. I got a huge tub of popcorn, candy, and soda and watched some silly romantic comedy. I don't remember the name of the movie, but it was witty and British and I came out of there with my horror day behind me.

Thanks for reminding me -- I'm going to have to find a way to do this again!


mamajama
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# Posted: 25 Apr 2008 19:06


Honestly? I've never even considered going to a movie by myself. It just hasn't ever occurred to me. I had no idea I was missing out.


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