I didn’t know what I was missing out on until I went to the movies by myself. I got to choose what I wanted to watch, where to sit, and the snacks, too.
It’s not the fact that I didn’t have to share popcorn, but going to the cinema alone allowed me to absorb what I watched and reflect on it without external perspectives impacting my impressions. Plus, going solo means I don’t need to sheepishly smile at my friends as they gush over a movie I just didn’t like.
I’m not suggesting going to every movie by yourself. I think a blockbuster hit is more fun to watch with others, but if there’s a low-budget indie film you’re desperate to watch and no one you know has heard of it, try going alone! Doing it for the first time is like breaking in new shoes: it’s a little uncomfortable at first, but you get used to it.
If you haven’t done it before, take this as your sign to buy a ticket for one. Who knows, maybe watching movies on your own could become your favourite thing to do.
