I know you don`t mean it in jest Orich but when you said
"W is home. More of the same. God give me strength. Right now all I want is to sleep"
I had to laugh! That is just soooo like what I feel when I see H`s long face coming in the door!!
He did admit recently though that it would be easier if I weren`t getting on so well i e he wants me to be miserable with him. They don`t really of course. I think of his long face being part of his test to drag me into the pit with him and then say"See, neither of us are happy with this. Let`s call it quits"
That`s why, Orich, you`ve gotta get yourself out of the house from time to time and go have fun!
Yes, tell her in advance of your plans. Yes, expect her to be annoyed/make it difficult for you, at least initially.(remember they don`t like to see you smile while they can`t)But secretly she`ll be pleased that you`re not all wrapped up with work/home.
And best of all, you get something to look forward to!
I`ve done a ton of things like that. Just getting away with or without the kids, with friends or on my own. It has even been as simple as getting all dolled up to go get a coffee in Starbucks and wander around the 24 hour store. Your W doesn`t need to know exactly what you`re up to -a little mystery is good.
