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[girltalkcollectives]

Solo Dating: Why Taking Myself Out Changed Everything

Remember that restaurant you've been dying to try? The one with the cute fairy lights and the pasta that looks amazing? Yeah, I finally went there last week. By myself. On purpose.

Listen, I know what you're thinking – because I used to think it too. "That's kind of sad." "People will stare." "Only lonely people eat alone." But can we talk about how weird it is that we've been conditioned to think we need someone else to do the things we want to do?

It started with a cancelled brunch plan. My friend had a last-minute emergency, and there I was, all dressed up with nowhere to go. I stood in my room, staring at my outfit that I'd spent way too long picking out, and thought: Why can't I just go anyway?

So I did.

I walked into that restaurant, asked for a table for one, and ordered exactly what I wanted (yes, including both the french toast AND the eggs benedict – no sharing required!). At first, I felt like everyone was watching me (spoiler alert: they weren't). I awkwardly played with my phone, pretending to look busy. But then something magical happened – I actually started enjoying myself.

There was something incredibly liberating about sitting there, taking up space, not having to make conversation or worry about anyone else's preferences. I could eat at my own pace, think my own thoughts, and just... be.

Since then, I've been on quite a few solo dates with myself. Some highlights:

A morning at the art gallery where I spent 30 minutes staring at one painting because I felt like it

A sunset picnic in the park with my favorite book

A spontaneous movie showing (and yes, I got the popcorn all to myself)

Window shopping without feeling rushed

A fancy coffee shop where I journaled for hours

Here's what I've learned about dating myself:

1. It's helped me get comfortable with my own company

2. I've discovered what I actually like, not what I pretend to like for others

3. My self-confidence has skyrocketed

4. I've become more spontaneous

5. The voice in my head has become a much better friend

And can we talk about how empowering it is to take yourself out? There's something about saying "Table for one, please" without flinching that makes you feel like you can conquer the world.

Of course, some people still don't get it. My mom thinks I'm "giving up on finding someone" (Mom, that's not how this works), and I still get the occasional pitying look from servers. But honestly? Their discomfort is not my problem.

The plot twist? Dating myself has actually made me better company for others. When you're comfortable being alone, you stop depending on other people for your happiness. You start choosing to spend time with people because you want to, not because you're afraid of being by yourself.

To anyone thinking about trying it:

Start small (coffee shops are great for solo dates)

Bring a book or journal if you want a security blanket

Choose off-peak times if you're nervous

Dress in whatever makes you feel confident

Remember: you're not alone, you're taking yourself out

The truth is, learning to enjoy your own company is a superpower. It's not about being antisocial or giving up on relationships – it's about building the most important relationship you'll ever have: the one with yourself.

So here's my challenge to you: Take yourself on a date this week. Go somewhere you've always wanted to go. Order what you actually want. Stay as long as you like. You might just fall in love – with your own company.

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[gamermomluna]

"Now you can't die. Everyone knows main characters don't die." - My teenager. #maincharacterenergy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmh02uXLw9e/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rizzlitty]

OMG, Have You Heard About the “Gen Z Wrote My Script” Trend?! 😱✨

Y’all, this new trend is EVERYTHING! 💅🔥 Brands are out here making older peeps read scripts full of our fave slang like “slay” 🕶️, “gyat” 💥, and “main character energy” 🎬. It’s literally HILARIOUS watching them try to keep up! 😂 Wanna get in on the action? 👀 Create your own vid with your boss or fam reading a script YOU write with all the Gen Z vibes. ✨💀

This trend is blowing UP on TikTok rn 🚀, and it’s a whole MOOD. 🎧 Whether you’re looking for laughs or trying to put your brand on the map, this is how you do it, fam! 💯👌

[artanissnow]

Be that main character energy we all know is deep in there somewhere. Everyone one looks to women like Elizabeth and Catherine or Cleopatra or Marie Antoinette for that main character energy. No no no. Go for the bigger guns friends, Hatshepsut. That women ruled an empire brought peace and stability as well as big trade routes to a place that Egyptians didn’t set foot in for 500 years! She is even thought to be the one who may have pioneered eyeliner. So pick up that crown, wear it and with pride. #maincharacterenergy #thedegreelesshistorian #beinspired #styleover30 #styleblogger Follow my shop @glamorouslysteph on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! #liketkit #LTKcurves @shop.ltk https://liketk.it/449qx https://www.instagram.com/p/CptKwZlLVjd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thewaybackcloset]

Party in the front… existential in the back ✨🫠 heading out on the road again! 👗 @huntandorchardstore

[undeniablytmack]

It’s me… hi 🫶🏽😏 #maincharacterenergy #maincharactervibes #itsmehi #naturalhair 💋 https://www.instagram.com/p/CoQ4SqaOMeI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[megpie]

I love these little beautiful quotes, on the inside of packaging from @valentiaskincare. 🖤 Sometimes the princess has to be her own hero and save herself. Sometimes the dragon is safer than the prince. Some fairy tales don't have a heroic quest or dramatic happy ending, but the journey is still worthy. ✨️ This life is a Choose Your Own Adventure story... and even though I often choose wrong, I will still continue trying to make it beautiful, forever and ever amen. 😘 #fairytaleaesthetic #fairytales #princesssavesherself #beyourownhero #beYOUtiful #chooseyourownadventure #chooseyou #maincharacterenergy #prettypackaging #prettyquotes #selfcaredaily #prettyheart #prettythings (at Terrace Heights, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoH-Qv1LTpf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bonheurjewelry]

@LaurenJauregui 😍🌟👑‼️ bringing #MainCharacterEnergy 🌟❤️‍🔥 while shooting the video for #Piña wearing our 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 💍 and 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 3 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘁 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 - #Style by THE 👑 @itsmerazzie 👑👑 - #LaurenJauregui - #ShopBonheur #BonheurJewelry - #celebrityStyle #goldRing #ItGirlStyle #GiftsForHer #JewelryGifts #ItGirlApproved #RingStack #StackableRings #BonheurBeauties #BonheurBeautiesOnTheDaily #JadoreBonheur (at Beverly Hills, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrsORKpvR8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ladyangelsea]

🎄𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘🎄 What is your main character expecting under the Christmas tree this year? Do they put a tree up? It's that time of year again when we all put up our trees and decorate them with lights and ornaments. Neve isn't too big on Christmas. She doesn't have a big tree. But, she bought a tiny little desk tree from the dollar store and decorated it with fairy string lights. It's too small to put gifts under but she likes it. She loves music so she is expecting to see some new vinyl records under her tree this year. What is your main character expecting under their tree? 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗘𝗦 Your main character experiments and bakes a new cookie. What is it? Neve loves chocolate. Who doesn't?! She loves the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Her favorite cookie recipe is Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. I know...you thought I'd say something Snow White related, right? Like an apple dessert! 🤣 Neve goes against type lol (Swipe for the recipe!) Photo by Blaine Moats Recipe from Better Home & Gardens 𝗗𝗢𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜'𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 How is your main character paying attention to detail on Dot Your I's Day? Neve is making sure to dot all of her i's today, in order to stay detail-oriented and focused! She knows that it's important to take care of the little things in life, in order to be successful overall. Whether it's at work, school, or home, she always tries to stay on top of things by paying attention to the details. How is your main character paying attention to details? 🎄🎄🎄 #AllAboutBakeCookiesDay #VinylRecordsCollection #CookiesLovers #BookstagrammersUnite #WritingANovel #OhChristmasTree #UnderTheTree #ChristmasTreeLighting #WritingCommunityOfInstagram #WritingInspiration #OhChristmasTreeOhChristmasTree #LookForAnEvergreenDay #WritersCorner #WritersAroundTheWorld #DotYourIsDay #MainCharacterEnergy #CookiesOfTheDay #VinylRecordsLover #MainCharacterVibes #BookstagramCommunity #RecordCollections #AttentionToDetails #WritingSociety #ChristmasTreesOfInstagram #BookishPhoto #PayAttentionToDetails #ChristmastimeIsComing #FantasyAuthor #BakeCookiesDay #XmasSeason (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZhPgOLT9n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[paintmyworldrainbow]

🌈😮TAROT MEMES😅🌈 These are the viral vibes I think different tarot cards give off- do you agree? (I seriously couldn’t help myself 🤭) Featuring card artwork from the Fourth Edition and the Pocket Edition of the Rainbow Heart Tarot 💕

[doctressstory]

Swimming is my happy place! 🧘🏾‍♀️🪴🏡🌊🌻🩷🙏🏾

[geekgyrl]

What Five Nights at Freddy's Character am I? Main Character Energy Baby #filter #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #trending #viral #meme #subscribe #subscribers #rizzo #subscribetomychannel #youtubelikes #youtubelike #2024year #youtubevideo #youtubemarketing #instavideo #fnaf #fivenightsatfreddys #maincharacterenergy #ravenclaw #instayoutube #agegracefully #looksgood #timburton #mine #atleastimcute #iamthatdaughter #sitatmytable #craftme #nickname #overtheyears #johnnydepp #wednesday #goth #addams #filter #iykyk #looksgoodonme #loveit #love #allaboutit #mystery #blackismycolor #iykyk #loveislove #bi #bisexual🏳️‍🌈 #GeekGyrl #tiktok #shorts #youtube #instagram #reels #twitter #youtubechannel #genderfluid #youtubeshorts #witchtok #libra #witches #twitch #egyptianpagan #twitchmoments

[cobolt-crusader]

Yeah Deku, do go around thinking you got that #maincharacterenergy.

Fucking end my life, jeez

[eyeliner-and-c1garettes]

Nancy drew meets Sherlock Holmes meets vintage fashion 🕵🏻‍♀️

[elvencantation]

💜🔮🪷🫧🎆 . overdress from @holy___clothing hair color @arcticfoxhaircolor (purple af & periwinkle) lily ear cuffs by @gemsbysidney necklace by @mirieldesign . #purplehair #purplehairdontcare #purplehaircolor #purplehair💜 #purplehairdye #purplehairdontcare💜 #arcticfoxhaircolor #arcticfoxhairdye #purpleaesthetic #maincharacter #maincharacterenergy #maincharactervibes #sylvanreels https://instagr.am/reel/CmdDTHipENu/

[kimberlychapman]

@entropicthymes