[Smileonmyface]

I was just wondering if anybody can relate. My husband just got home from a five day trip with friends. It was a specific activity related trip and the friends were part of a group he belongs to. I stayed home with the kids but I was kind of relieved not to go, in part because of the distance and motion sickness and the crowdedness of the event he was going to. I started off angry that he had gone but as the days went by the anger subsided. It feels strange that he went away without me, but if one partner is depressed and the other isn't, I guess it's inevitable that he wants to do things that I am more comfortable skipping if the marriage is to work. He can't always stay home and coddle me, and I can't always force myself to go out and do the extraverted things he wants.

Does anyone go through similar experiences with their partner?

[Fuzzybear]

[Candy1955]

I wish.

[Purple Hat]

My husband usually takes at least one trip a year on his own or with male friends. It used to be two or even three but we are getting older now. I too was free to take trips without him though I seldom did more than stay a night of two with a girl friend and her children and now grandchildren lol.😁 We have lived, loved and worked together 24/7 so even though I missed him I also enjoyed the house to myself when he was away. It can be good for both of you as long as there is love and trust in your relationship.😊

[MickeyCheeky]

Did he ask you if you wanted to go, at least? I don't think there's anything wrong with spending some time away/with your friends. Perhaps next time you can organize with one or two friends as well.