Other than meeting up w a friend at the park every 3ish weeks, I’ve taken social distancing seriously since Covid started ~8 months ago. However, I don’t have a family or partner & am starting to really miss social interactions, esp on weekends. Should I grab a drink by myself at an outdoor bar tonight?

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Do it! I live by the beach and I often go sit down with a bottle of wine to watch sunset.

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I live in LA. Where do you live now? Why did you move? San Diego has the best weather in the country in my opinion!

Drinking and watching TV. Just ordered myself pizza. 😬 Hope you went out and treated yourself

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Absolutely! I just said yesterday it’s been 32 damn weeks I’ve been home. I need out or at least some other adult interactions not with my coworkers.

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I tried hanging out with someone last week. It was so awkward. I kept forgetting they were there.

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I took myself to dinner a few weeks ago and just sat at a table far from everyone else. You could also tell them your situation about being immunocompromised and they should have no problem keep you distant

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That’s tough!

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Are you at high risk? If not, why continue to hide?

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I’m sorry to hear that. To be honest, if I was you I would definitely continue to play it extremely safe until a vaccine is out.

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similar situation and considering the same thing. Leap of faith ?

If you’re not immunocompromised and aren’t going to be in contact with the elderly or family members that are at risk, do it.

I’m reluctant because I have rheumatoid arthritis

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Just go do something. Covid isn’t bad for non-at-risk people. Go to a non-outdoor bar, see your friends. Social distancing is garbage

PwC OP is right, no matter how much cognitive dissonance you employ

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