Glastonbury

[stardustjunkie]

Sounds like he is being selfish. Go anyway - your best mate will surely want to see you there so you won't be on your own the whole time? When they want their 'alone time' go and explore and take it all in - you won't regret it. I've spent whole days on my own at Glastonbury and I love it.

[stuartbert two hats]

Hi Dawn,

Going to Glastonbury on your own is highly daunting and not for everyone. I've never quite done it, but think I'd enjoy it if I did, despite probably having moments of loneliness. The last time I went, I barely knew the people I was with, so spent most of the festival on my own, but there were so many nice people to talk to, it wasn't much of a problem.

My advice would be to pay your deposit and get stuck into the solo campers thread. It's really going to get going after the deposits have been paid. That way you'll have a base with people to talk to at the end and start of the day at the very least, probably some people to see bands with too. If you have time, hang around on these forums and get to know your fellow campers. Also come to the eFests meet.

Your mates fella sounds like a weapons grade prick, or someone who needs therapy or medication. Probably all three. What a nobber - are they newlyweds or something?

 

 

[paddyclark]

Third time this year last year failed to get a ticket and went solo working

its a great adventure and plenty of people go solo look to the solo threads and there's a Glasto Solo Polo group on Facebook you will probably make friends for life.

[Spindles]

This year will be my 3rd solo visit, had a great time and camped with other solo campers last year, was lovely and I felt far from lonely.

 

[A Guy Called Matt]

I read the OP three times and still can't quite believe someone would say that sort of thing! He need dumping fast.

If you can get the courage go on your own - I have met many who have and all of them had great times.

As others have said join in on the solo threads.

Like everywhere there are selfish idiots at GF but they are fewer than in the 'real world' but on thw whole all you get are thousands of smiles.

[Woffy]

3 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Where to start?????

At the bottom and work up.

[Lou1983]

What an ass!! Don't let anyone ruin you experience! Join the solo group and I'm sure you'll be fine! Also if you get a bit lonely just log on to the forums (if you can) I'm sure there will be loads of people who would be happy to catch up for a gig/drink/wander....me included! Really hope you decide to go....you won't regret it! 

Oh as others have said head along to the e fests meet too! :-) friends a plenty! 

[Michaels denim shorts]

Can you invite said husband to create an account here to give his reasonings, he will promptly be put in his place by the entire forum. 

When they get to the festival I'm sure they will quickly realise there isn't really such a thing as a third wheel on the farm, & you wouldn't be in each other's pockets for the entire time either way. I've been with couples & it's easy, meet up now and then & see each other back at camp & do your own thing. It's easy to talk to people & you will have a fantastic weekend regardless 

[shoptildrop]

13 hours ago, Dawn C said:

He's still going with her I have to drop out 

You don't have to drop out at all, just because you arrive and even camp together doesn't mean you have to be welded to them - why doesn't the husband see that?

Under no circumstances drop out just because some selfish arse wants you too, you can go if you want and there is nothing he can do about it!!

Plenty of people who do the same and its easy to arrange camping with them.....years ago at V I organized the efest camps for 2years and brought together loads of people together, I met some of my best friends and my fella by doing this. So going it alone and meeting new people can be a very positive thing believe me  

[FuzzyDunlop]

In 2010: me, my best mate and his  girlfriend were the only ones of our group to get tickets. We didn't feel uncomfortable. I went off on my own a few times, but no problems.

They get married at the end of may - Im the best man, they are using a bit of their honeymoon holiday allowance for 2016's festival... so it didn't cause any bother.

 Don't let him ruin something you want to do. Sod that. He sounds like a prize pillock.

Someone posted a thread last year after her boyfriend left her, she was not sure about coming. Sure she had a good time.

Edited March 25, 2016 by FuzzyDunlop

[Dawn C]

14 hours ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

It's a shame about yer man's inadequacy, but that's no reason not to go on your tod and have a fantastic time - I think you'll find.

I'm seriously thinking about it I know I'll have s great time 

[Dawn C]

1 hour ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

In 2010: me, my best mate and his  girlfriend were the only ones of our group to get tickets. We didn't feel uncomfortable. I went off on my own a few times, but no problems.

They get married at the end of may - Im the best man, they are using a bit of their honeymoon holiday allowance for 2016's festival... so it didn't cause any bother.

 Don't let him ruin something you want to do. Sod that. He sounds like a prize pillock.

Someone posted a thread last year after her boyfriend left her, she was not sure about coming. Sure she had a good time.

I know me personally would be fine with it after all they are in a couple I don't get all this not going if they go because you'll leave me on my own, so stupid and kills the the yield up to going 

[FuzzyDunlop]

4 minutes ago, Dawn C said:

I know me personally would be fine with it after all they are in a couple I don't get all this not going if they go because you'll leave me on my own, so stupid and kills the the yield up to going 

Just go. Really, you should.

Why should he stop you doing what you want to do?

[ravermum]

@Dawn C what is the worst that can happen if you go? You hate it and come home after a couple of days. What is the best that can happen? You love it, get lost it in it, wonder how you ever lived without it and want to return year-after-year, as so many of us do on this forum.

If you are kind to yourself, approach it with a suck-it-and-see attitude and take how you feel and how the festival is step-by-step, you may have a true revelation.

In terms of your friend and husband - clearly many issues there. My husband doesn't come to Glastonbury with me but, if he did, I can assure we would spend at least 50 per cent of our time apart. Probably much more. I go with one other person and we each spend masses of time alone, wondering around separately, it is absolute bliss. If it's not that for you, you can always think 'stuff this' and go home but don't let someone else decide that for you.

If you go, consider camping with Camp Solo rather than your friend and her husband and 'perhaps' meeting up with them (but then you might not get a good - ahem - phone signal and be able to make it or communicate with them).

If you go with the attitude that you're going to try something new and it really doesn't matter if it doesn't work, then you have nothing to lose and you will find out about yourself along the way, for example - 'I like doing stuff alone' or 'I hate doing stuff alone'.

All the very best to you, Dawn, pay your balance, throw your dancing shoes in the ring x

[donthaveacoolname]

Dawn C, reading this I really don't know where to start,  for anyone to give you an ultimatum like that, that relationship has problems, don't make them yours. As others have said get involved in the solo campers tread, come to the event meet on the wed and have the time of your life.

[Pbird81]

I'll echo what everyone else is saying - if you want to go, go. No one else can tell you what to do. (Who the F*ck does he think he is? Hope he's reading this ) Things might 'sort themselves out' in the build up anyway.

Do check out the solo campers stuff here - that looks like a really good way to do it solo - I know people who have had a great time doing that.

[Spindles]

He sounds like a man who pees sitting down.