I never felt alone. In fact, it didn't really occur to me that I didn't have a "date" for the party while I was there.
People who feel confident do not need a date in order to feel like they fit in with the party. I think it says a lot of good things about you!
It may be different for men, IDK, but I know a lot of women who won't even go to the mall by themselves.....much less anywhere else. I suppose there are some occassions that I would feel weird being without somebody else (don't like eating alone in public).
GIMA, I'm so glad you keep giving your all to encourage people here on the board. I hope you and Mrs. GIMA will have happy holidays and that next year will be a great one.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!