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If your single, do you feel awkward going to social events alone?

Dan1947 6 Aug 7
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Level 8

Not usually. If an event seemed iffy, I'd probably skip it altogether. Though that said, I've been pleasantly surprised at times !

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Level 9

No!

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Level 8

Not a problem. Except if everyone there is a couple and I'm the only one who's single. Then I feel like a third wheel.

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Level 9

Not really. As someonewsho studied sociology in college i am aware that people who are coupled up will help you meet people they think you might like.

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Level 5

Yes

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Level 9

I avoid social events. If I do show up at one it might stand out that I'm looking for women who also came to the event alone. You never know?

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Level 9

I am 4-th term President of a Singles Social Club for over-55's, and we have a broad spectrum of social "shyness" in the group....some belong to the Club simply because they then Never need go to anything alone. Others like me just DO it!

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Level 10

No, not at all. I have been widowed for some years now and am used to it. I do however take a friend or my son if there is an add-on included in the invitation,

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Level 8

It depends on the event. Weddings don't bother me, since I tend to be the photographer.

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Level 7

My discomfort at social events is almost entirely driven by my extreme introversion, not by being single. I don't enjoy 'small talk' so most of the time I stand by alone and try not to look like I'm contemplating escape.

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Level 8

It depends upon the event. Conferences, seminars, etc.: no. Parties, receptions, etc. in which the focus is on couples: yes.

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Level 8

NO.

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Level 7

Yes.

Gohan Level 7 Aug 8, 2018
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Level 7

Yes but I also feel awkward in social setting with groups of friends.

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Level 5

I do feel awkward going to social events, but I think it has more to do with self esteem than with being single.

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