Thank you!!
Yes, Merlotgran, plus one would have been more diplomatic, don't have a partner though. So guess that's why invite was just sad old me.
My negative brain is seeing a sea of happy couples my age, all happily still together after 30 years, then a sea of gorgeous young people, living it up. And then me, an awkward weirdo in the corner.
Jayanna, glad I'm not alone in going to events like this alone. I actually went to my friend's, mother of bride, wedding alone. But that was when I was young and didn't have this fear of being judged for being on my own. Actually, I probably did have it even then, but youth does make you braver and more hopeful.
And, yes, Rigby, it is lovely that she has asked me. I'm one of the last memories, as it were, of her past, as all her original family are dead. Maybe I will ask if there any other singles I can chat with.
So will be brave and go it alone. Eek!