It's a theme I sometimes bring up in relation to other topics. Fast Stream 2023 (Reinstated) applicants thread. Copyright The Student Room 2023 all rights reserved. If you're not comfortable with it, no need to force yourself. youre really not missing out on anything. In my experience bars and clubs offer plenty of reasons to go to them as well. Are you uncool, deviant, a self-made or self-proven outcast? They see some of the annoyances more as minor nuisances than deal breakers. Maybe some people around you feel rejected if you dont want to go out; they take it personally, and then to preserve their own self-worth, they point out that you are arrogant to not make time for other people. The flashy lights are simply overrated. You just go wherever there seems to be a lot of cute women or hot guys. This is a no-win situation: Do you stay home and wonder why you don't like what everyone else does or if you are missing something? Whats so great about dancing to music you dont know the words to, or paying out extra money for a small shot? But do you really want to hang out with people who dont understand you? Heres 20 things youll know if you dont like clubbing. I would like to try speed dating but I feel like Im too young. Maybe I'm just a club rat and that's what I like to do, who am I to judge how people want to spend there time. Despite countless times trying to make an effort on your part and reconcile your differences (he likes hanging outside the club, you enjoy the inside), you and the club doorman will never understand each other. thank you so much. You can't tolerate other people. You prefer lounging on the couch more than dancing on it. I think dancing and sweating gross amounts to loud music is good for the soul. 30. Can you convince yourself to believe you actually like these things (some people are so far in denial of their introversion that they can)? This cropped up a lot, particularly among younger millennials still studying for their exams. I don't think going to them is as bad as some people make it out to be, and will go into detail below. You evaluate how well your night went in terms of whether you met anyone, not how much fun you had - if you had no luck, then your night sucked. Ah wow well done you! When all the other windows and doors are open. Youre just ahead of your friends. 59. I also find dancing awkward. As you say, it is loud. Things to look for are friends who have the same basic goal in mind as you (not you want to take it easy and have a few drinks, they want to dance all night), people who won't get drunk and distracted and ditch you, and people who are generally fun company. Sure, they're not as deep as reading philosophy, but there's no law that says you have to devote all of your time to cerebral, meaningful pursuits. 56. You like having productive Saturdays. You finally invested in nice, new shoes and youd like to keep them that way. I've triangulated your IP address and the police should be there any moment? ), It was certainly a good run, but now you can no longer ignore the signs that youre more into Book of the Month Club than Ushers "I Wanna Make Love In This Club.". They see everything that draws people to clubs as shallow and below them. This applies to the usual activities clubbing entails. Why would someone want to go to a bar or club? 4. "Who lives uptown again?". We've joined the BHM Digital family of websites and have updated our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lots of people tell me I'm too old for that. Structure your friendships and your relationships based on that, and select your company accordingly (or let them self-select accordingly). We received 196 responses to our call out on clubbing, with the vast majority (131) agreeing that a night in was now preferable to a night out. MORE : Quiz: Are you too old to go clubbing? That makes everyone look like the stereotypical shallow clubber, even if they're philosophy students by day. Here's why clubs lost their appeal and why I doubt I'll go back anytime soon: I feel too old to hang out with most clubkids. PostedApril 12, 2014 Answer (1 of 8): Of course it is silly thats you're choice. I was carrying my platforms my feet hurt stumbling to my car, trying to. Not every last person who goes clubbing has these motivations though. Variations of the smokey eye trend don't excite you like they used to. It feels like an ever-present threat, so the introvert compromises to attain social validation and security in their relationships with others: basically, to acquire a proxy for the assurance that their company will always be desirable and that they will never be left truly alone. This is one for those of you out there who don't drink alcohol or don't enjoy going clubbing. churches often have them. People who are clubbing are admittedly there to have some mindless fun. Then I started raving and vibe and atmosphere is so much better. 15. Transforming Empathy Into Compassion: Why It Matters, How Siblings Contribute to "The Good Life", What "Poker Face" Gets Wrong About Lie Detection, Research Shows Why Attractive People Are More Narcissistic. Plenty of people who go clubbing feel shy or out of their element, but they look around and everyone else seems to have it together, so they put on a brave face and look confident as well. Clubbing is only one small way of getting to know people and in many ways not the best. The other thing to watch out for is saying you don't like something for reasons that don't really have to do with the activity itself. Knowing what you value will help you build the most meaningful life possible. You don't need to have a conversation, body language tells you enough. Be the first to know what's trending, straight from Elite Daily, Your Zodiac Sign's Toxic Trait Can Be Annoying AF, Aquarius Rising Signs Were Born To Make A Difference In The World, The Luckiest Zodiac Signs In March Are So Unbothered, By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. You're over-identifying with everything on this list. Its absolutely ok to not enjoy clubbing and it is also not ok that anyone is making you feel self-conscious about it! Otherwise down-to-earth guys put on their shiny shoes and flashy shirts. 57. It is absolutely ok. No one should feel forced to do something they don't want to do. One night I was like this is my last night clubbing ! thank you so much. They don't understand their aversion to clubs, disinterest in parties, or overstimulation when riding the subway at rush hour. Staying Single: What Most People Do If They Divorce After 50, A Psychological Diagnosis for People Who Lie About Everything. Who's down for a wine bar!? The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. Yes i have medication for my anxiety but i just dont have any interest in going clubbing, i prefer to sit & have drinksi have one amazing friend and she never pressured me into anything but my other friends r a bit shitty so iv stopped hanging around with them, i dont want to hang around with people who put me in situations i dont like. I dont use Facebook any more and I think my friendships are better now I make the effort to catch-up with people properlyI love live music, and going to see bands play live is the main way to keep them in existence these days., Harriet, 26, from Manchester said: Having finished a masters recently, Im suddenly in a city where theres not a lot of people I know around, so when I get to see my friends its nice to sit down and chat with them rather than getting really drunk and not knowing whats going on with them. They go in knowing what they can and can't do. My question would be do speed date meet ups still happen? In the cold light of day, its another story. here are a lot of reasons why Kaley, 23, doesnt go clubbing any more. They're happy that they overcame their introversion (except that it keeps challenging them). The older you get in the scene, the more people expect you to be the "mom" of the group, which isn't fun. Abi from Bath finds clubs totally overwhelming. The challenge is to make sure we take the steps necessary to overcome these situations in a safe and fun way. 1. Not everyone drinks, but most of the people are either drunk or at least a little buzzed. University of Southampton A100 (BM5) 2023 Entry, Official University of Bristol 2023 Applicant Thread, Official UCL 2023 Undergraduate Applicants Thread, university of cambridge foundation year 2023, She's unable to commit but wants to see me still, University of Plymouth A100/A102 Offer Holders. theyre speed sating group for younger folks. Need to find more people like me i guess :). Don't go out at all if you can't afford it. A cuppa and biscuits in front of the telly is way more comfortable than waiting to be served in a club., For older millennials, just as exhausting as work is trying to keep up with competition in the graduate market. In fact, youd rather not do it most weekends at all. Like, what do you expect us to say? The attitude sometimes comes across as fairly intense and bitter as well, almost like they hold a grudge against the very idea of clubbing. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Will you alienate everyone if you succumb to your introverted preferences and find yourself actually alone? You want to go to the bathroom without waiting half an hour. Id prefer to stay away. ("Should" can refer to your self-expectations, or to those you believe others have of you.) Of course it's easier said than done to just have fun in the moment and not care about meeting someone, if getting into a relationship is important to you. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When you read the list above, did you catch yourself turning up your nose at any of the points? Yet the fact that introverts need people differently also means that they require different contexts and different structures to their social networks to really achieve what they need (not what they think they should need!). But now I enjoy talking and having real conversations over drinks. 23(M) but I dont drink very often anymore and I no longer enjoy going clubbing. This is what you and Mel Gibson call a "bad sign.". Im more than happy to go for drinks or food but i hate how im made to feel not normal because i dont go out out. It's ALWAYS okay not to like something. But I still hope that some o. Studies suggest young people have fallen out of love with nightclubs. Drunk anxiety is no longer funny to talk about over a brunch you can't afford. I totally realize that for many people clubbing will never be their style, and that's fine, and they can do great in life without it, especially once they're past their early 20's. Like if you don't know much about music, it's nothing to care about. My life is sooo ******* sad, ask me anything. You will dance. You don't like something? Their efforts to be normal" make them do these things anyway. 1. ", 8. I mean, you dont mind the occasional Saturday night out, but you dont understand the need to do it every weekend. You don't have to go see the big name acts just because it's "the cool thing to do". For a start, it's too expensive, with taxis, door fees and alcohol to pay for. The time came when clubbing wasn't the focus of everyones lifes anymore and i am sure that time will come for your schoolmates too. Whatever makes you you is good, and it should be accepted and celebrated. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. You dare not wonder what you would do if you stayed home instead, lest that idea tempt you and make you even later for your plans (or cause you to commit a massive social faux pas and cancel them). Psychology Today 2023 Sussex Publishers, LLC, How to Handle People Who Are Eternally Evasive. I can't understand why people are trying to talk you into clubbing. E.g. You're sick of visiting the Apple store for a new phone. I was shy, awkward, and lonely until my mid-twenties and created this site to be the kind of guide I wish I'd had at the time. There are a lot of reasons why Kaley, 23, doesnt go clubbing any more. The most annoying Facebook friends are the ones who . Does anyone have any advice on this? 42. A common sentiment about bars and clubs is that they're full of vapid people. Just dont shame them for wanting to go out and invite them to more intimate gatherings when you can. There's a time and a place to tear the club up, but one day you'll walk in a party and suddenly everybody looks young, it's hot, and your feet hurt. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. But you don't notice the other two hundred guests who are behaving, and who are probably just as annoyed with the douchebags as you are. There are plenty of smaller clubs offering up better music with a better atmosphere. Theres a time and a place to tear the club up, but one day youll walk in a party and suddenly everybody looks young, its hot, and your feet hurt. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Doing any kind of recreation that isn't to your liking is stupid. And if you don'. A lot of times if someone wants to go to a club to dance with their friends they really do just want to dance. A similar idea to being good at bar and club activities is being able to appreciate certain elements of the places. I blame our fixation on what should be based on our understanding of societal ideals. 25. Had lots of fun, smoked some shisha and cigaretts, met some girls.. Here's the fun part, I'm actually set up a LOT better as an adult than most of the clubbers/partiers I knew COMBINED. I'm old enough that I don't care what they think. T here are a lot of reasons why Kaley, 23, doesn't go clubbing any more. There are lots of reasons to be glad that your clubbing days are over. Learn to loosen up bro! If you have any questions, please send the mods a message. this is completely okay & dont let anyone shame you to make it seem like its not. Could that be just a insecurity? Everybody looks good at 2am on a Saturday. I went once for a friend's birthday.. had a blast, spent too much money, danced like dorks in the corner because most of us were in relationships and didnt want to get hit on Then i never did it again or had the desire to do it again lol. Doesnt it feel like just yesterday you were dry heaving over a dumpster with practically no clothes on and laughing about it with the bathroom attendant? Welcome to r/dating. 58. But it has also been suggested that many young people, like Michelle, now simply prefer a night in as opposed to a night out, meeting people via online dating platforms such as Tinder instead. EVERYONE annoys you, drunken people especially. Meet. Exhaustion. Oh hell, I don't even know what they play at the club these days. I'm a 14 yo virgin who hasn't had my period,is that normal? They can be overpriced (cover charge/drinks/coat check/VIP section, etc.). There's a lot you can do to improve your social skills on your own - I wouldn't have made this site if I thought otherwise. So im 19 and everyone is out clubbing. much more fun at home or in a comfortable environment. Youre literally wearing a shirt that you wear to work to da club. Many more people don't go out completely for one of the reasons above, but it does factor into their thinking. 2. 31. 54. Im 23 and Ive never really been interested in the idea of clubbing either - Id be happy to try it once or twice and then never go again haha. Ashley, 21, from London summed it up nicely when she said: As a girl, going out to clubs can be quite annoying and sometimes scary if you constantly have to keep avoiding drunk people who may try to take advantage of you. Can I go now? Don't get me wrong, I love my friends and we hang out regularly when we get off work, but damn it's hard to beat a night out dancing my ass off at the club, warehouse or loft space. They go to parties because they feel like they should, and then they wonder what's wrong with them such that it is not . Press J to jump to the feed. I think you're probably in the majority actually. Clubbing is absolutely awful. Its a similar story for Michelle, 24, who says she went out a lot at university but now she prefers chilling at home, and spends her cash on one-off big events such as festivals. 7. "Ugh, dancing is so mindless. I spent a lot of time that evening outside smoking 4 or 5 one after another to avoid going back in. Introverts dont want to be completely alone, but they need people differently. Be honest. New study finds that clubbing is not as popular among millennials anymore, but why? I can't deny some club goers fit this description, but I think most of them are just like anyone else. You can't even force yourself to stay up to late-night eat. Join voluntary organisations. Their reasoning is that while people supposedly go clubbing to dance or unwind, they really have a less-flattering ulterior motive. Are Zoomies a Sign of a Happy Dog or a Crazy Dog? But people there are so drunk that they don't care anymore and dance like shit. 41. You may have to wait forever to get a drink. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . You seriously question if anyone would marry you if hefound out you once hooked up with a DJ, and not the Diplo kind. 55. On track to retire at 40. You throw your hands up in the air sometimes and face plant onto your bed saying "A-yo, that was a long day. If i don't like sommething it is usually based on experiences and just by someone telling me to "go there without expectations" won't change it. Nope. Why do people like it?" 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