I over-dramatised. I really am not as bad or obsessive as I obviously appear to come across.

The very reason my husband was away was because he DOES have a life of his own, one that I appreciate and support. I guess it was just sour grapes on my part as I had to stay home this time and work etc etc.

I whole-heartedly agree with a few points made in the above post however I have never felt the need to call him nasty names or the like (even to myself) - my husband does not deserve that disrepect from me.

I need to step back and watch what I post when he goes away in future. I am obviously coming across as needy, clingy and possessive and while I recognize that I am dependent on him emotionally, I am not clingy or possessive. Reading back over my posts when he is not here isn't portraying that.

So, thank you to all my friends for supporting me yet again during hubby's absence. Your friendship helps when I do feel lonely and sad but I think I am portraying myself in a way that is not really who I am so next time hubby goes away, I might be a bit more reserved in seeking attention.