If anyone is alone this Christmas and has nobody to spend it with, please let me know.

[doubtingthomas]

I really need to borrow some chairs.

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[doubtingthomas]

I am just kidding.

I'll be entirely alone this Christmas. I wonder if anyone else here is also going to be alone?

[Gunnar]

I am just kidding.

I'll be completely alone this Christmas. Anyone else here who is also going to be alone?

I'm sincerely sorry to hear that, DT. I hope you can still find a caring friend or loved one to spend at least part of the holidays with.

[Jersey Girl]

I admit, there is a small part of me that wishes I were holed up in a hotel all alone for the next few days and just opt out entirely. It's because some things aren't going the way I had hoped. That said, I am trying to accept things the way they are and seek the joy that there is. (Insert Serenity prayer. )

DT I will come on tomorrow and Christmas Day. No one needs to be alone (unless they want to) on Christmas so long as MDB exists.

[Hawkeye]

I am just kidding.

I'll be entirely alone this Christmas. I wonder if anyone else here is also going to be alone?

I'm sorry to hear that. I have good times and bad times in my family. Right now I'm blessed with a good time. In years past I would have envied you for being alone on Christmas. The only perfect friend you'll ever have is Jesus and you don't have to wait until your dead to have a relationship with Him. Once you relearn how to commune with Him spiritually, you'll never be alone again.

[Chap]

I am just kidding.

I'll be entirely alone this Christmas. I wonder if anyone else here is also going to be alone?

OK - it is not ideal, but it helps to be very nice to yourself, give yourself treats, and serve yourself special food on a properly laid table, maybe with a bit of holly! Pretend you are your own invisible friend, and do for yourself what you would like them to do for you!

And then try going out, finding a down and out stranger, and give them something good, with Christmas wishes. It will do you good too.

[Morley]

I am just kidding.

I'll be entirely alone this Christmas. I wonder if anyone else here is also going to be alone?

OK - it is not ideal, but it helps to be very nice to yourself, give yourself treats, and serve yourself special food on a properly laid table, maybe with a bit of holly! Pretend you are your own invisible friend, and do for yourself what you would like them to do for you!

And then try going out, finding a down and out stranger, and give them something good, with Christmas wishes. It will do you good too.

Chap has great advice for you here, Thomas.

Know that you’re not alone. Many here have had to do this more times than you can count. Take joy in the small things that make your day: the flavors, textures, and smells. Set up a ritual and follow it.

When my New Yorker Jewish daughter was alone, she used to go to a movie and order Chinese food on Christmas.

Be well, Thomas. Happy Holidays.

[doubtingthomas]

When my New Yorker Jewish daughter was alone, she used to go to a movie and order Chinese food on Christmas.

Be well, Thomas. Happy Holidays.

Great idea, I'll probably go to the movie theater tomorrow. I was at McDonald's

Ever seen a computer inside another computer before?

I'm sincerely sorry to hear that, DT. I hope you can still find a caring friend or loved one to spend at least part of the holidays with.

Thanks, it's alright, it is what it is.

OK - it is not ideal, but it helps to be very nice to yourself, give yourself treats, and serve yourself special food on a properly laid table,

Will do. I swear I rarely go to McDonald's, I almost always eat healthy.

I admit, there is a small part of me that wishes I were holed up in a hotel all alone for the next few days and just opt out entirely. It's because some things aren't going the way I had hoped. That said, I am trying to accept things the way they are and seek the joy that there is. (Insert Serenity prayer. )

DT I will come on tomorrow and Christmas Day. No one needs to be alone (unless they want to) on Christmas so long as MDB exists.

I am sorry to hear that.

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[Jersey Girl]

I admit, there is a small part of me that wishes I were holed up in a hotel all alone for the next few days and just opt out entirely. It's because some things aren't going the way I had hoped. That said, I am trying to accept things the way they are and seek the joy that there is. (Insert Serenity prayer. )

DT I will come on tomorrow and Christmas Day. No one needs to be alone (unless they want to) on Christmas so long as MDB exists.

I am sorry to hear that.

Thank you, I appreciate that.

I'll be fine. It's just a bump in the road after what seems like a long series of bumps. But...I have had an enormous blessing this evening! I agree with others who essentially said to be kind to yourself and find another person you can be generous to. If you feel this season is about giving, as I do when I consider the gift of Jesus' entrance into human history, I think you can see the wisdom in blessing someone else. Even if you do not believe Jesus, you can still be boots on the ground and extend a hand to someone else.

What is up with that computer?

[Jersey Girl]

No DT? I guess he found something good to do on his Christmas day! Ho Ho Ho!