Taking yourself on a date sounds straightforward until your “solo date” becomes buying toothpaste, answering emails at a café, or squeezing in your usual workout. Romantic and self-nurturing? I think we can aim higher.
You wouldn’t be thrilled if a romantic interest invited you out just to accompany them on errands, so you deserve to give yourself the same consideration. Research shows that choosing to spend time alone can support relaxation and reduce stress. To enjoy being in our bodies and the present.” And yes, solo means solo.
Your best friend, your partner, and even your dog need to sit this one out. Being around people at a class or concert is fine, but actually bringing a companion defeats the purpose. Choose something because it delights you, intrigues you, or gives you a chance to discover what you like when nobody else gets a vote.
Give yourself the attention you’d want from a great date. Whether you’re single or partnered, learning to enjoy your own company deserves time on your calendar. Here are 20 ways to make that time yours.
Take a page out of Dua Lipa’s book and get your hands into some clay. Book a beginner pottery session and give yourself permission to make something slightly lopsided. You’re here to enjoy the process, not launch a ceramics business.
A mug you made yourself is a cute souvenir of the afternoon—even if it holds approximately three sips of coffee. Spend an evening appreciating the human form without wondering whether it’s going to text you back. A figure drawing session gives you something to focus on beyond your notifications, and you don’t have to be good at drawing to enjoy it.
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