[1]Weddings
Does anyone enjoy going to a wedding alone. There are so many moments of possible humiliation, from where you get seated, to finding a dance partner, and of course, the hideous bouquet toss, I sympathize with the desire to stay at home on the couch with a martini. In fact, I’ve done it!
Weekend Getaways
2 sets of my closest friends from different areas of California are planning a romantic weekend somewhere in between. Nobody likes a fifth wheel, and I guess that’s why my invitation must’ve gotten lost in the mail.
Dinner Parties (when everyone else is in pairs)
Twice in the last week, I’ve been the only person amid a sea of couples. Afterwards, I was happy to be snuggling with my unmarried dog.
Splashy Art Opening or Hollywood Premiere
There’s no indignity here, because no one is actually noticing, but still, it’s much more fun to have company to stand with, and talk about who you’d like to ask out on a date.
School Reunions
This one’s a no-brainer, even though I wouldn’t know, first hand. For those who’ve attended, fill us in!
Image: Ryman’s Brides, 1997, by Marlene Dumas [1]