<p>I am likely going to prom without a date since I feel like it will add pressure to the experience. I am just going with a group of friends who both have dates that I know, so we are just going to hang out together. Is it pretty normal to go stag and will other people do that? I think it is the best way for me to go.</p>
<p>It depends on the school. Generally though, the prom is a "couples" event. You'll may feel like a 5th wheel most of the time.</p>
<p>I went by myself last year, it's not that big a deal. I had plenty of male friends who knew ahead of time that I didn't have a date so they promised to save me a dance, it depends on your friends on how many of those promises are actually followed through on. And I was with my three best friends who were kind enough to allow me to "borrow" their dates for a dance as well. It's actually not bad, and I had a great time at my prom last year. This year I'm going with a good friend from the math team, so we'll see how that works. Relax and enjoy your prom, you'll be paying quite a bit for it so have a good time, you'll remember it good or bad so it's better to make good memories with your friends.</p>