"how lucky men are that they can go out to public places like bars and pubs on their own"

Is this for real? Men aren't the only ones by a long shot!

Kelly, if you want to go, GO! The one holding you back is yourself. If you want to ease into the idea, try a movie by yourself or hit the local pub when there's a big game on. Soon you'll discover what fun it is to get there when you want to get there and go home when you want to go home.

So go!