Why does Manchester give me FOMO?

Moving to Manchester I thought that I’d feel like I was part of a big thing, with something always going on how could I miss out? I thought opportunity and invites to exciting new things would be waiting for me round every corner.

The reality is, while Manchester is an absolutely fantastic place to live, seeing everyone else constantly out and about and having fun makes me feel like I’m always missing out on something.

Just because they’re all partying, doesn’t mean you have to

If I’m getting an early night or chilling out in my flat, the mating calls and drunken laughter of the Fallowfield freshers are a constant reminder that no one invited me out that night. When I’m dragging myself back from a long day of uni or a knackering shift, the bars and restaurants, I pass full of groups of friends makes me feel like instead of collapsing into my bed (which is all I really want to do) I should round up the troupes and organise a big one. Even popping to the shop for some essentials I cant help but notice how many other people there are seemingly having way more fun than me. Even on a night out, the sheer volume of partygoers that encompass Manchester’s nightlife have constantly got me wondering if I’m having as good of a time as they are.

There’s nothing like being on your own in a crowd to make you realise how lonely things can get.

You live with loads of people, just go say hi

I’m learning to live in the moment, and enjoy the short time I’ll be here. Yeah, someone else might feel like they’re having more fun than me but enjoyment is relative, I’m still having a good time, regardless. And so what? FOMO is real, everyone gets it, and if we spend all our time worrying about having the most fun we wont have any fun at all. Join a society, go out with your flat mates, get chatting to someone on your course – Manchester is great and your time here should be too.