Do You Also Make Up Excuses to Avoid Hanging Out, Even When You Have No Plans?

We’ve all been there. Your phone buzzes with a message: "Hey, want to hang out tonight?" Normally, you’d be excited, right? But instead, you feel a tiny wave of panic. The idea of leaving your comfy couch, putting on real clothes, and actually going somewhere seems way too much. So, what do you do? You make up an excuse. And the funny thing is—you have absolutely nothing else to do!

The Fine Art of Excuse-Making

Coming up with a good excuse is like an art form. You can’t just say, “Nah, I don’t feel like it.” That’s too honest. You need something believable, but not too detailed—just enough to get you off the hook.

Take the classic: “I’m not feeling well.” It’s simple, it’s effective, and it comes with the bonus of getting some sympathy. The trick here is to keep it vague. No one’s going to ask you to prove that you have a headache. But remember, don’t ruin it by posting a picture of your pizza on Instagram right after. That’s a rookie mistake.

Or there’s the trusty “Work has been crazy, and I’m behind on stuff.” This one works best if your friends know you have a busy job, but not exactly what you do. “Sorry, I’m buried in deadlines” sounds totally legit, even if your “deadline” is really just binge-watching the latest show on Netflix.

The Accidental Double-Booking

One of the best excuses is the accidental double-booking. “Oh no, I totally forgot—I promised my mom I’d help her tonight!” This is brilliant because it’s not your fault; you’re just being a good person. And who’s going to argue with that?

Sometimes, all you need is your couch, snacks, and a good show.

The Complicated Excuse That Snowballs

Sometimes, you start with a simple excuse, but then you keep adding details until it becomes this big, crazy story. What started as “I have to babysit my cousin” turns into a full-blown adventure involving a sick pet, a flat tire, and maybe even an alien abduction. Before you know it, you’ve created an entire soap opera just to stay home.

The problem? Now you’ve got to remember all those details in case someone asks about it later. It’s like lying to your parents when you were a kid, but with a lot more plot twists.

The Guilt of the No-Show

Of course, after you send your excuse, there’s that tiny twinge of guilt. You’re at home, doing absolutely nothing, and you start feeling a little bad about it. But that guilt doesn’t last long, especially when you remember the alternative was putting on pants and making small talk. Suddenly, your night in seems like the best decision ever.

The Joy of Doing Nothing

The truth is, sometimes, doing nothing is the best plan of all. There’s something magical about a quiet night in, wrapped in a blanket, with snacks and a good show. It’s not that you don’t like your friends—you do! It’s just that sometimes, the thought of staying home is just too sweet to pass up.

So, the next time you find yourself crafting that perfect excuse, don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. We’ve all done it, and we all know the joy of a guilt-free night of nothingness. Just remember, when your friends bail on you with their own excuses, smile and enjoy your alone time. You deserve it.