The 6 best date spots to be stood up in
I hate being stood up on a date.
And while I’ve never been technically stood up on a date before, I have had - many times - guys cancel our date via text after I’ve already shaved and done my hair, and I’m dramatic enough that I consider that “being stood up.”
If I spent an hour on my appearance and no one got to see it, I’m going to be mad.
So let’s talk about the best (and worst) places to be stood up in, and share some camaraderie over similar experiences.
Here are the 6 best date spots to be stood up in
1. Being stood up at the movies
This is a wonderful spot to be stood up in (as far as the act goes…). The worst part of being stood up is the publicity of it, the recognition to the general public that you’re out alone in a place that you never intended to be alone at.
The only negative of being stood up at the movies is that the ticket collector people and the snack people will know you’ve been stood up. Because you’ve just been standing there awkwardly for 15 minutes.
Your instinct might be to go home after you realize your date isn’t coming - but I highly suggest you go and see the movie (which by the way, now that he isn’t coming you’re free to choose any movie you want).
Movie theaters are my cure-all for bad situations. If you get dumped, or fired, or have anything bad happen to you, go to the movies.
It’s like an hour-and-a-half time out for your mind and body where you have to focus on a movie (because you’re not allowed to use your phone) and you’re surrounded by people in seats next to you, so you oddly enough you don’t ever feel alone when you’re at the movies. I could write an entire post about this (maybe I will). But point being - you got stood up - so heading into that theatre to watch a movie is a perfect immediate cleanser.
2. Being stood up at your apartment
If you’re lucky enough to be stood up in your apartment, then know that you’ve been blessed in life. I was once stood up in my apartment, and I remember I stayed in my date outfit, and ordered consolation take-out.
I was really diving deep in the pool of self-pity when my doorbell rang and the delivery man handed me my pies (yes, I ordered pies) and then paused before leaving, whispered “you look beautiful” and then ran down the stairs.
It turned my entire night around. It also turned into a weird little habit I have where now if anything bad happens, I dress up, order take-out, and try to impress the delivery guy. I know I should be telling that to a therapist and not putting it on the blog but…it’s a raw post so I’m getting raw.
3. Getting stood up at a bar
When I moved to New York, I got into the habit of going to bars by myself. I know that sounds like a problem - but I would do my blogging in there with a glass of Prosecco and it was just such a nice routine.
And if there’s one thing I’ve learned from spending solo time in bars - it’s that bartenders have seen it all.
The second you realize you’ve been stood up, turn to the bartender and let them know about your situation. There’s a 80% chance they’ll give you a drink on the house and then boom you have a story for Sunday Brunch with your girlfriends! Not only did you get stood up, but you confided in the bartender and got a free drink. Makes the whole situation a bit less sad and a bit more Hollywood, you know?
Also FYI it’s usually easier to bond with a bartender and get a free drink at a wine bar rather than a fancy cocktail bar…just saying…if you think you might get stood up, maybe pick a wine bar?
4. Being stood up in Denver, Colorado
If you get stood up anywhere at all in Denver, just blame it on weed being legal. Also, I think shrooms are somehow now legal in Denver too?
So you know that being stood up is nothing to take personally, and it only happened because your date is stoned out of their gourd, trying to find a nearby Taco Bell and completely unaware of the fact that they even had a date to begin with.
Try not to take it to heart, and hey since you’re in Denver anyway - might as well hit up a dispensary! Try the trick above and see if the weed guy (similar to the bartender) will give you anything free because of your sad story.
5. Having a wedding date stand you up
At first glance, it might seem like a wedding date is the worst possible place to get stood up. But the thing about weddings is…everyone somehow becomes a narcissist at them.
The bride and groom are worried about how they look, the wedding party is worried about how they look (and trying to act like they don’t care about it, and are focused instead on the bride and groom). The guests are worried about how they look and who will be there that they know…the list goes on.
So not only will people barely even register that you got stood up - you’ll also be at the perfect venue to meet someone new!
Get out on the dance floor and dance with someone. Get hammered at the open bar. Pick a fight with the singer of the wedding band.
The distractions you now have at your fingertips are endless, and I heard there’s a fantastic dessert table they just put out so go ahead and have fun instead!
6. Getting stood up in church
If you date stands up at at church, then they’re a special type of someone, huh? The good news is that now you can get in a pew, kneel down, and pray for forgiveness for them. Isn’t that nice of you?
I’m joking. You’re in church, so you now have a direct line to God that you should take advantage of. Let him know exactly who stood you up. His name, his birthday, his address, all of it. Encourage God to blacklist your date from heaven, and if all goes well (and you drop a little something into the contribution bucket) perhaps it will happen!
So to end, I am so sorry you got stood up (or you shaved your entire body and then were cancelled on). But at least if it was one of these six places, you’re in a relatively good spot.
The worst place to be stood up? Dinner at a Michelin Star restaurant. Woof. I would not want to be in that spot.
So let me know below if you’ve ever been stood, and where it was. Was it a good spot, or the worst you could think of? Bond with me! Bond with me!!!!
Until the next one,
S