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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Me too - but I've spent a few on my own now and enjoy them
It's just another day
Thankful i don't have to work it and can spend the day in my pjs watching crap films |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
Not this year but I enjoyed the ones on my own once I got over the feeling that there was something wrong with it.
Just plan for it to be another day... what would you do if it was a Sunday as normal? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My first one without my little ones until later in the day, I'm dreading the actual day  "
Me too, so long as you make sure they know they're loved - you'll get that love back the second they see you. Chin up fella. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My first one without my little ones until later in the day, I'm dreading the actual day
Me too, so long as you make sure they know they're loved - you'll get that love back the second they see you. Chin up fella. "
Thank you, they know they're loved. Perhaps it's just a selfish fixation |
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"My first one without my little ones until later in the day, I'm dreading the actual day
Me too, so long as you make sure they know they're loved - you'll get that love back the second they see you. Chin up fella.
Thank you, they know they're loved. Perhaps it's just a selfish fixation "
Its an awful experience but time resolves everything, it is absolutely heartbreaking seeing families together at xmas, but just being there and always being there, kids notice these things......the deeper the wound, the more the capacity to love |
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Will just be Ben and I, the first without any of my kids around, they have families of their own. Will see them before and after and speak to them on the day.
Actually looking forward to not having to feed the 5000.
I love my kids and grandkids, they love me, the only days in the year I expect to see them and I do, mothers day and my birthday.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have today turned down the offer of spending Christmas day with my sister and her family, in favour of having a very quiet day at home with just me and my son...
obviously this means we can eat the food we like and watch what we want on the telly, and more importantly my son can talk as much as he likes without being told to be quiet every five minutes, so he might actually enjoy the day for once  |
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"I have today turned down the offer of spending Christmas day with my sister and her family, in favour of having a very quiet day at home with just me and my son...
obviously this means we can eat the food we like and watch what we want on the telly, and more importantly my son can talk as much as he likes without being told to be quiet every five minutes, so he might actually enjoy the day for once "
good for you sounds like a good idea and hopes it works out a great day for you and your son  |
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"Is anyone going to spend Xmas day on there own?? "
No, but I first did it when I was 20. I cooked myself all the trimmings and held it together pretty well until Terms Of Endearment came on the telly.
(Though pulling my cracker lost some of the jeopardy )
It got easier.
Big hugs to everyone doing it alone this year
Mr ddc
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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For the first time in my life I be on my own. Not sure how much am going to do. Have a small Turkey and ham frozen pack. And other snacks. But apart from dr who, might just get d*unk and go to bed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No way am I bothering to make Xmas dinner! Fuuuuuck that! Roast chicken, chips and beans and lmfao!
Cooking myself an Xmas dinner for one! I'd die laughing at myself! |
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"No way am I bothering to make Xmas dinner! Fuuuuuck that! Roast chicken, chips and beans and lmfao!
Cooking myself an Xmas dinner for one! I'd die laughing at myself! "
You're right. No point in an XMas dinner for one, just forget it's XMas it's best way. |
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By *iocaMan
over a year ago
Hitchin, Stevenage area. |
Not for the first time I will be alone.
Then by myself I can do as I want, eat and watch anything I feel like, local pub opens back doors till 10pm.
Boxing Day I'm going to VA for their lock in party now that will make up for everything.......happy days!!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Was alone last Christmas. Was living alone and parents and sister spent it with my dads brother in Cape Town. I walked up Moel Fameu instead of having Christmas dinner on my own |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It'll just be me and my dog this year with different family members visiting throughout the day. Just the two of us in the evening and I'm looking forward to the peace |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Will be home alone as well...but not the first time does get easier especially if you've an ex that don't let you see the kids..for me.without the kids it's just another day.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is anyone going to spend Xmas day on there own?? "
My FWB got divorced earlier this year, he will be alone this Christmas. Not sure wether to invite him to mine or not. XXX |
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By *irceWoman
over a year ago
Gloucester |
Daytime yes,my choice as i cannot stand family!..hypocritical twats..
Good wishes for all who have to endure a bleak Christmas, can be a real time of sadness/loneliness.
Stay strong peeps its just another day thats all xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We spend it just the two of us every year but always in a different country. It's our gift to each other to travel away & have a nice holiday instead of buying gifts. This year New York |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm working and working Xmas eve. Plus working new year. "
They same here. Working from 23rd to 28th and then 30th to 3rd Jan. I've worked the last 12 years so not much difference. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have today turned down the offer of spending Christmas day with my sister and her family, in favour of having a very quiet day at home with just me and my son...
obviously this means we can eat the food we like and watch what we want on the telly, and more importantly my son can talk as much as he likes without being told to be quiet every five minutes, so he might actually enjoy the day for once "
That sounds like a perfect day. |
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Alone on and off throughout the day, eating with my daughter and her partner - I am cooking as she has a 4 week old. I spent last Christmas Day working then was alone all evening. I lost my Mum in October so it will be strange. K |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Not quite on my own. But first one without my dad. .
Gonna seem a bit different.
That's tough man, hopefully you have other family to pull round you "
Oh yes I have. Thank you. |
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My boys are having Christmas lunch with their dad so we're doing the big lunch in Boxing Day instead.
We'll take the pooch for a nice walk then home to eat & drink what we like & watch Christmas films & play a game.
Will be nice not having to run around & keep everyone else happy which usually makes me miserable.
It's Frank's 1st Christmas with us too & he finishes his meds tonight for a few weeks so can have a drink  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Alone on and off throughout the day, eating with my daughter and her partner - I am cooking as she has a 4 week old. I spent last Christmas Day working then was alone all evening. I lost my Mum in October so it will be strange. K"
I lost my mum 2 weeks ago so feel your pain. We put so much pressure on ourselves to make the day special when, in reality, I'd like to go to bed on Christmas Eve and wake up on Boxing Day. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yep. I don't have the kids until 28th, drill not sure if I wanna tough it out alone , seriously contemplating booking a very last min break.
Have had a couple of offers from friends & family , but have an empty feeling about sharing the day with others' families . Hate feeling a charity case. |
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By *yldstyleWoman
over a year ago
A world of my own |
Just me and my boys as it has been for years. Its lovely for the most part. I make sure they have the best day possible. However xmas eve when they are asleep im usually sobbing into the wrapping paper as I do the santa thing. Again xmas night when they go to bed. I've gotten used to it but loneliness never fades. Especially when you can't be with the person you want most. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Me too - but I've spent a few on my own now and enjoy them
It's just another day
Thankful i don't have to work it and can spend the day in my pjs watching crap films"
Exactly |
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By *essiCouple
over a year ago
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This year will be the first time in 27 years that our kids won't be with us on Christmas Day, not something we're looking forward and will feel like we're on our own, even tho we'll see other family so not as bad as some people |
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Few years ago after my marriage finished and no prospect of seeing my son due to inconsiderate ex I booked a nice hotel room in Manchester x
I had a quiet Xmas morning - small talk with family on the phone etc x
Had proper cooked breakfast x
Chatted to a few fabsters online x
Checked into Hotel at 2 pm x I had packed some beers and fizz
Watched top of the pops x
Ran a massive bath x
Posted a looking to meet message x
Got two very tempting offer including one from a woman in a similar situation to myself x
Met her an hour later in the hotel bar x
She was a delightful person and had a lovely evening together x
Ended up on canal St til gone 3 am xxxx |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
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"No way am I bothering to make Xmas dinner! Fuuuuuck that! Roast chicken, chips and beans and lmfao!
Cooking myself an Xmas dinner for one! I'd die laughing at myself! "
I've done it loads of times, and got dressed with hair and make up done, just because you're alone doesn't mean you can't make it special and have a great day and treat yourself |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"first year with my daughter out of hospital got her with me till 27th "
Hope you have a good day .how olds your daughter and how long has she been in hospital ? |
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This is interesting.
I was discussing this last night with a friend on here who is in a similar position - friends & family all elsewhere - and we came to the conclusion that maybe, possibly there is a solution for people here on Fab.
I don't want to steal her thunder, so I'll say no more for now.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hubby and i will be on our own for most of the day.
We will go to see eldest daughter in the morning. Hopefully see son in the evening depending on how his day has been. Wont see youngest daughter till mid week.
We have had an invite somewhere but we are ok at home together |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Me too - but I've spent a few on my own now and enjoy them
It's just another day
Thankful i don't have to work it and can spend the day in my pjs watching crap films
Exactly "
Potterthon and Presecco |
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Well look at it this way at least you can do what you want when you want, watch what you want on the telly. I know someone whos wife always want to visit and invite round her son, wife and grandkids he gets fed up with it so if i got this right he has decided to work instead when they come round and i cant say i blame him. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i'll be alone , dosent bother me in the slightest , i;ll cook a nice sunday roast as i always do.
i dont drink tho incase a meet crops up so im able to drive.
could work too if i wanted so best of everything here ......... |
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With daughter for brekki as she is at work from the afternoon. ...then off to see my mum for dinner.....just wish my 2nd daughter would start 2017 in a nicer mood and speak to her mother 5 years is too long to hold a grudge ...... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's just a day like any other, OP, don't imbue it with a power it doesn't have. No different to any other day you get to spend in the pleasure of your own company.
It's all about perspective. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have today turned down the offer of spending Christmas day with my sister and her family, in favour of having a very quiet day at home with just me and my son...
obviously this means we can eat the food we like and watch what we want on the telly, and more importantly my son can talk as much as he likes without being told to be quiet every five minutes, so he might actually enjoy the day for once "
Sounds great! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This is my second one on my own sadly. "
Why don't you volunteer at a homeless shelter or somewhere else they are providing a place of warmth, comfort, sustenance and a friendly smile to those less fortunate.
You would not be alone and would get an enormous amount of satisfaction from it.
Just a thought
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