{"id":1290,"date":"2023-04-02T12:29:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T12:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=1290"},"modified":"2023-04-28T14:09:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:09:48","slug":"going-to-the-movies-alone-weird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons to Enjoy Going to the Movies Alone Without Feeling Weird"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What do you think about going to the movies alone? Do you do that? Or does it feel weird?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there. A new movie was just released and you are dying to watch it, but you have no one to go to the cinema with. Maybe you don\u2019t have company or your friends don\u2019t like this type of movie.<\/p>\n<p>So, you are thinking about going to see it by yourself. Is it a weird thing to do?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/#Is_It_Weird_to_Go_to_the_Movies_Alone\" title=\"Is It Weird to Go to the Movies Alone?\">Is It Weird to Go to the Movies Alone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/#7_Reasons_Going_to_the_Movies_Alone_Shouldnt_Make_You_Feel_Weird\" title=\"7 Reasons Going to the Movies Alone Shouldn\u2019t Make You Feel Weird\">7 Reasons Going to the Movies Alone Shouldn\u2019t Make You Feel Weird<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/#1_You_dont_really_need_company_to_watch_a_movie\" title=\"1. You don\u2019t really need company to watch a movie\">1. You don\u2019t really need company to watch a movie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/#2_You_dont_depend_on_other_peoples_taste_in_movies\" title=\"2. You don\u2019t depend on other people\u2019s taste in movies\">2. You don\u2019t depend on other people\u2019s taste in movies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/#3_You_dont_depend_on_others_time_and_availability\" title=\"3. You don\u2019t depend on others\u2019 time and availability\">3. You don\u2019t depend on others\u2019 time and availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/#4_The_awkwardness_is_illusory_and_doesnt_last_for_long\" title=\"4. The awkwardness is illusory and doesn\u2019t last for long\">4. The awkwardness is illusory and doesn\u2019t last for long<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/#5_You_avoid_conditioning\" title=\"5. You avoid conditioning\">5. You avoid conditioning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/#6_You_avoid_distractions\" title=\"6. You avoid distractions\">6. You avoid distractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-the-movies-alone-weird\/#7_It_boosts_your_self-esteem_and_you_learn_to_enjoy_your_company\" title=\"7. It boosts your self-esteem and you learn to enjoy your company\">7. It boosts your self-esteem and you learn to enjoy your company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Weird_to_Go_to_the_Movies_Alone\"><\/span>Is It Weird to Go to the Movies Alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, in reality, it\u2019s not. The awkwardness of going to the movies alone stems solely from social conditioning.<\/p>\n<p>In our extroverted society, it\u2019s considered weird to do things for fun on your own, especially if this includes leaving your home. We are used to the idea that in order to entertain ourselves, we absolutely need company.<\/p>\n<p>But this is not always true. Is it really that necessary to be accompanied by another person to watch a movie you like? After all, there is little room for socializing\u2014all your attention is focused on the cinema screen.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, if you are an <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/signs-of-an-introvert\/\">introvert<\/a> who doesn\u2019t mind going to a movie alone, you should stop feeling weird about it and start enjoying it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Reasons_Going_to_the_Movies_Alone_Shouldnt_Make_You_Feel_Weird\"><\/span>7 Reasons Going to the Movies Alone Shouldn\u2019t Make You Feel Weird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_dont_really_need_company_to_watch_a_movie\"><\/span>1. You don\u2019t really need company to watch a movie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As we said above, going to the movies is not among those activities that include a lot of social interaction.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, you exchange a few words before the movie starts and then share your impressions with the other person after it ends. That\u2019s all. You won\u2019t have a lengthy conversation while the movie is being shown, will you?<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you don\u2019t really need company for an activity like going to the movies. Your focus is placed on what you are watching, not other people, anyway.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_dont_depend_on_other_peoples_taste_in_movies\"><\/span>2. You don\u2019t depend on other people\u2019s taste in movies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1293\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/going-to-a-movie-alone.jpg\" alt=\"going to a movie alone\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/going-to-a-movie-alone.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/going-to-a-movie-alone-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/going-to-a-movie-alone-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes our friends and family don\u2019t share our tastes in movies or music. What if you are the only one who loves horror or sci-fi movies? Should you stop watching them just because your friends don\u2019t like this genre?<\/p>\n<p>Of course not! This is when you realize that going to that new thriller on your own is a great idea. You don\u2019t need to waste energy on talking your friend or special someone into joining you.<\/p>\n<p>You just do what you like\u2014you go to a movie alone and enjoy it, without depending on others or forcing anyone to do anything.<\/p>\n<p>I practice this with music a lot. No one from my circle likes classical music, so sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/going-to-a-concert-alone-weird\/\">I go to a concert alone<\/a>. It\u2019s pretty much the same as going to the movies, only that you are listening instead of watching.<\/p>\n<p>Appreciating a specific movie or music genre <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/communication\/no-one-understands-me\/\">no one else likes<\/a> shouldn\u2019t make you feel weird. And you absolutely shouldn\u2019t end up not watching or listening to the things you like just because your friends have a different taste!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_dont_depend_on_others_time_and_availability\"><\/span>3. You don\u2019t depend on others\u2019 time and availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on others doesn\u2019t include just considering their taste in movies. When you make plans with someone, you depend on so many things, such as their mood or how much free time they have.<\/p>\n<p>What if your special someone is busy today that you wanted to go to the movie you\u2019ve long wanted to see? Or your best friend is being late, and you have to wait for her outside while the movie is about to start?<\/p>\n<p>When your plans include other people, you inevitably depend on them. You have to carefully pick the time and the day that suits everyone, especially if there are more than two people included. You also have less freedom in choosing seats.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you really want to see that movie and all your friends are busy, maybe you should think about going to the cinema by yourself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_awkwardness_is_illusory_and_doesnt_last_for_long\"><\/span>4. The awkwardness is illusory and doesn\u2019t last for long<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you go to a movie alone, there is just one brief moment of awkwardness: when you enter the cinema hall, find your seat, and wait for the movie to start. This is when you may <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/quotes-about-being-weird\/\">feel weird<\/a> sitting there all alone while everyone else is talking with each other.<\/p>\n<p>But it doesn\u2019t last for long. When the screen is on, all the awkwardness goes away and your attention shifts to what is being shown.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, in reality, no one cares that you are here by yourself. It\u2019s not like you are in the spotlight and everyone is staring at you. It\u2019s dark and other people concentrate on the movie, not on each other. Most likely, no one even noticed that you came alone!<\/p>\n<p>So, this weird feeling you get in the beginning is nothing but an illusion. Do you really need to worry because of this quick moment of awkwardness? I think it\u2019s not worth it. It\u2019s time to overcome the fear of going to the movies alone!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_avoid_conditioning\"><\/span>5. You avoid conditioning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some people have the habit of reading reviews before watching a movie. So, your friend may be critical about it and share his worries with you. The visual effects are unnatural; the acting is mediocre; the storyline is too long and boring.<\/p>\n<p>When this happens, you don\u2019t even realize that you are being conditioned into not liking the movie. When the screen is on, you already don\u2019t expect anything good. All because your friend told you in advance that the movie has nothing special about it.<\/p>\n<p>The same happens after it ends. Your friend may begin to focus on the negatives and criticize the plot and the actors. So, even if you did like the movie, you end up having mixed feelings. On the one hand, you enjoyed the movie, but on the other hand, your friend is right and there are many holes in the plot.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, you don\u2019t have the opportunity to form your own <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/personality\/independent-person-signs\/\">independent opinion<\/a>. If you want to avoid conditioning, going to a movie alone is the best option.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_You_avoid_distractions\"><\/span>6. You avoid distractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1292\" src=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/distractions-movie-cinema.jpg\" alt=\"distractions movie cinema\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/distractions-movie-cinema.jpg 800w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/distractions-movie-cinema-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/distractions-movie-cinema-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What can be worse than being conditioned? Being distracted, of course.<\/p>\n<p>Some folks love making jokes and remarks during the movie, so you have to listen to your friend\u2019s whispers every now and then. Maybe your special someone has the habit of fidgeting or chewing loudly, and this <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/people-annoy-me\/\">gets on your nerves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When the other person distracts you all the time, this doesn\u2019t let you get lost in the fantasy world shown on the screen. And this is what we go to the movies for, don\u2019t we? We love movies and books just for that\u2014they allow us to escape the boring reality we face every day. Constant distractions ruin this effect.<\/p>\n<p>So, if your friends can\u2019t stay quiet in the cinema, maybe you are better off going alone. You will certainly be able to concentrate on the movie better this way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_It_boosts_your_self-esteem_and_you_learn_to_enjoy_your_company\"><\/span>7. It boosts your self-esteem and you learn to enjoy your company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, when you overcome the illusory awkwardness of going to the movies all by yourself, it has a positive effect on your self-esteem.<\/p>\n<p>When you go to the movies alone for the first time, you see that there is nothing weird, awkward, or sad about it. No one is staring or pointing fingers at you. Everyone is busy watching the movie. Therefore, you realize that you don\u2019t have to feel like a loser or weirdo just because you came to the cinema alone.<\/p>\n<p>Then, you also find out that you enjoyed the movie the same or even more when you watched it on your own. And that there was nothing to worry about in the first place, so you definitely should do it more often!<\/p>\n<p>Overcoming your fears and biases has a <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarsarchive.byu.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1017&amp;context=familyperspectives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">powerful positive impact<\/a> on the way you feel about yourself. It promotes greater self-reliance and self-confidence. In the end, you learn to truly <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/why-do-i-like-being-alone-so-much\/\">enjoy your company<\/a> and pursue the things you like rather than fitting in with others\u2019 expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Do you still think that going to the movies alone is weird? Try it out and see it for yourself that you will have a great time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you think about going to the movies alone? Do you do that? Or does it feel weird? We\u2019ve all been there. A new movie was just released and you are dying to watch it, but you have no one to go to the cinema with. 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