When you see someone at the movies alone, you might pity them.

Dontchances are, theyre enjoying themselves as much as they would be with company.

Indeed, the question isnt whether were going to have more fun doing something with friends rather than not.

Of course, sometimes its fun to be around other people.

But we might underestimate how much we can enjoy certain activities without any company.

Weve talked about the benefits oftraveling alone, for example.

People might shy away from it because theyre self-conscious, too.

But generally speaking, doing things alone might not be that bad.

In fact, it might not be bad at all.

Their insight on spending time alone is interesting, so be sure to check out the post in full.

Why You Should Really Start Doing More Things Alone| Washington Post

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