I'm gonna think about it and I have to make dinner for my kids and then post again.

I think space means "finding myself"...thus, she wants more time with friends and on her own...

I'm gonna come back. Not a a good dynamic, you home with the kids (poor shmuck) and her out and about. Let's see what others think.

Just curious, why did she "ask" if she could work late? Did she ask or tell? Important distinction.