Hello! I'm back from my bye week (writing weekly advice is taxing, OK?) and I decided to introduce a new thing to this lovely bad advice column I run. Instead of answering your problems, I'm going to become your full-time advisor and tell you how to live your life. I'm definitely not doing this because I ran out of problems to solve *cough cough* But fear not! Italicized intros and answers to your pressing problems will be back as soon as you dweebs submit your advice.

BUT I DIGRESS. I've been frequenting the local movie theater recently and I've made it a habit to go by myself. It's the best decision I've made and now I'm telling you why you should do the same *insert clapping emojis*

1. You save $$$$$$

Going to the movies is fucking expensive: your ticket costs $10 and up (OK, it's cheaper the earlier you go, but still! Money!), and -- unless you sneak in snacks -- you're also going to have to pay big money for tiny popcorn and soda. Half the time you don't even get a free refill. All of this is highway robbery. If you go to the movies by yourself, you don't have to pay for your one crusty friend in your squad who is broke and mooches off of everyone. On the flip side, you can go ham and buy the largest soda/popcorn/candy combo with zero judgement from your friends. Why? Because they won't be there to judge you.

2. You can ~let go~

Wanna cry during a movie? Wanna leave halfway because your bleeding internally because it's just that bad? You can do both because you have no one to say, "OMG that part wasn't that sad," or "But we haven't gotten to the sex scene yet!" Also, some movie theaters have bars (!!!!!!!!!!) and nothing is

3. YOU SIT WHEREVER AND HOWEVER YOU WANT.

Enough said. Bonus: since everyone goes to the movies in pairs, there's a good chance you can sit alone because no one wants to sit near a stranger in a dark place.

4. There's no one to distract you

YOU CAN FOCUS ON DIALOGUE AND REALLY GOOD CAMERA ANGLES/SHOTS AND YOUR FRIENDS CAN'T DISTRACT YOU WITH THEIR STUPID OBSERVATIONS.

5. It's a good way to treat yoself/practice self-care

People are terrible and there's nothing better than taking yourself on a date BECAUSE YOU'RE SO DAMN WORTH IT HOT DAMN HOT DAMN. Also, you don't have to worry about impressing anyone or

I hope you go to the movies by yourself and think "Wow, Amanda was right, per usual." But if you need a judge-y friend to judge the movie with you, hit ya girl up.

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