‘Significant’ Advice

We’re off for the holiday. (My informal poll tells me many of you are not working.) Thanks to all who entered the ticket contest for the SpeakEasy Stage Company’s production of “Significant Other,” a play about a guy whose female friends get married and leave him behind. We asked people to enter to win tickets by emailing a one-line piece of advice for anyone who’s starting to feel like the lonely single person at weddings. I figured I’d post some of the entries today. Many people seem to think dancing is the best move. Some of the entries: Have a couple drinks and find a fun outgoing couple to have a chat with! Glistening lights and ornate centerpieces do not a perfect life make. Flip your perspective – because while you haven’t found the right person worth sharing this event with (and potentially sharing a marriage with), you also aren’t with the wrong person at this point in your life. You are an awesome individual that still has some things to do on your personal journey, but the path you take is unique and worth it, so dance like no one’s watching. Even if you attend alone, don’t be afraid to still be the life of the party. It beats being an awkward wallflower afraid to leave the table. Get out on the dance floor! I’ve been to a lot of weddings alone and the best place to be is dancing with everyone else! Live it up and celebrate with the people you love! Life’s too short. I didn’t meet my significant other until age 37, and I felt lonely at many, many weddings prior to that, so my advice is don’t give up! Lift your head up, throw your shoulders back, and hit the dance floor. Maybe don’t hook up
With your married ex-boyfriend
Like my bridesmaid did.