Much like the pre-drinks are better than the club night out, it seems as if most folks are now in agreement that the morning after is also more exciting.
Even though it can sometimes come with a rough hangover, unless you were smart enough to embrace ‘zebra striping‘ or maybe even a sober night out, there’s a certain comradeship that comes from all being in the same boat the morning after.
And of course, when we’ve all had perhaps one too many drinks, there’s usually some drama that comes with it, so as long as your friends haven’t jetted off to a different country during the night out, they should be around for the morning debrief.
It turns out that more than half (55 per cent) of Gen Z and millennials say the post-night out ‘morning debrief’ is more exciting than the night itself.
Hangovers are always better when you’re together (Getty Stock)
A recent survey of 1,000 Gen Z and 1,000 millennial adults revealed that most (64%) said a debrief is ‘an absolute must’ after any big event, like a vacation, party or night out on the town.
In fact, respondents said a post-event recap with their friends helps them relive their favourite moments (47 per cent), feel more connected to each other (44 per cent) and reflect on what actually happened the night before (40 per cent).
So, it’s always important to make sure that you don’t drink too much that you can’t remember what happened the night before, otherwise how can you take part in this vitally important morning debrief.
While this feels like more of a university attitude, with many of us crashing on our friends sofas during our teenage years after leaving school, it can also be an enjoyable activity with our housemates, seeing as though none of us can afford to buy a house by ourselves anymore.
There’s few better experiences (Getty Stock)
Maybe the right to buy scheme was actually more about the housemates that we’d make along the way?
Psychotherapist Mary McLaughlin said: “Psychologically, there’s also something powerful about turning an experience into a shared story. Comparing perspectives, validating each other’s reactions and building a story together can feel cathartic and strengthen connection.
“Sometimes the memory isn’t just the night itself. The debrief becomes a cherished memory on its own. The laughter, the ‘wait till you hear this’ moments and the energy of everyone adding their piece to the story can stay with you long after the night is over. We store these moments of connection in our memory and can return to them later as reminders of belonging, closeness, and a shared history.”
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