A Weekend Away On My Own.
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
November 9, 2017 3:37pm CST
Tomorrow (Friday) I am going for a break completely on my own. There is a concert I want to attend on Sunday night, and it's in a town 70 miles away, but my husband wasn't keen to go.
I wouldn't leave him on his own as he needs quite a lot of care (he's 87), but fortunately our daughter is staying with us at the moment.. That being the case, I decided to treat myself to a whole weekend away.
I'm so looking forward to it. Would you go off on your own if you had the chance?
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
9 Nov 17
If I had the chance to go away on my own you can bet I would.
Your husband will miss you for sure.
Enjoy the Concert.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 He won't miss me too much as our daughter and he dote on each other
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
9 Nov 17
@jaboUK
Even so I bet he will even though he might not say it out loud and most men are like that.
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@allknowing (137764)
• India
9 Nov 17
When I just got married the only meaning about marriage for me was doing everything together - even going to buy a pin. But thanks to my husband he taught me the value of each wanting their own space.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@allknowing It's good for each of you to have your own space, but now we are together practically 24/7 as we are both retired. In the summer I have my gardening, but in the winter I only have the time after he's gone to bed. He does go to bed early though, so then I'm on the computer until the early hours.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
10 Nov 17
my wife and i usually go together
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@hostessman We usually do too, but as he didn't want to go I'm happy to go on my own. We are going to Spain together in a couple of weeks.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK Spain sounds like a great trip
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Nov 17
At this point in my life, no. I hope you have a wonderful time though! =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Nov 17
@jaboUK Yes exactly, I would be miserable if I left to go anywhere.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@LovingMyBabies You have too many responsibilities at the moment, too many people dependent on you. I only have the one. Thanks for your good wishes.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50524)
• United States
10 Nov 17
Have a great time
what type of music will you be listening to ?
what type of music will you be listening to ?5 people like this
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@Tampa_girl7 It's a country music concert Marie. I've seen them several times before, but the singer is retiring soon so this will be my last chance to see him.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50524)
• United States
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK I hope that you have a wonderful time
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
10 Nov 17
@jaboUK - Enjoy your well-deserved weekend. It can be exhausting to be a caregiver, and getting time to yourself is important!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@DeborahDiane Thank you Deborah, I'm glad you understand
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
10 Nov 17
i like to go solo flight, but my son and sister refuse. they are always worried what will happen to me.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@ridingbet I'm sorry if you can't get away yourself Ingrid, it's refreshing.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
13 Nov 17
@ridingbet The plus about that is that it's nice to be loved, but I should imagine it could get a bit suffocating.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
12 Nov 17
@jaboUK i accept that i can no longer travel alone because they get worried, even when i am late coming home from work, my sister has the wildest thoughts about where i am.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
10 Nov 17
Oh good for you Have a good break we all need a time like that sometimes but for me I can`t think of myself going alone 
I always needed my husband with me
Have a good break we all need a time like that sometimes but for me I can`t think of myself going alone I always needed my husband with me 4 people like this
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 17
@m_audrey6788 Yes, I realise that it wouldn't suit everyone, but we've been married for 52 years, so I think we can do without each other for 3 days
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@much2say (56053)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Nov 17
How wonderful you are getting to treat yourself to a weekend getaway and a concert 
! I've never gone away on a trip by myself - but if the kids were grown and I knew Hubby would be taken care of, then I just might. But knowing me it wouldn't be for too long 
. Enjoy your trip!!
! I've never gone away on a trip by myself - but if the kids were grown and I knew Hubby would be taken care of, then I just might. But knowing me it wouldn't be for too long . Enjoy your trip!!4 people like this
. Sunday today . . . hope you enjoy the concert!!
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
10 Nov 17
Oh yes, I always would go on my way, if my husband wouldn't want to go. My enjoyment isn't dependent on his coming with me anyway. 
That is why too on Saturdays when I will be visiting my parents, I don't ask him to come with me anymore, because usually, he would like to go home after lunch already. I like to stay with my parents until 5:00 in the afternoon and have snacks with them still.
That is why too on Saturdays when I will be visiting my parents, I don't ask him to come with me anymore, because usually, he would like to go home after lunch already. I like to stay with my parents until 5:00 in the afternoon and have snacks with them still.4 people like this
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
9 Nov 17
That is awesome. Good for you. Hope you have an fantastic time. I have done it before in the past. It is nice to get away.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 17
@Happy2BeMe Yes, I'm looking forward to 'ME' time
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
9 Nov 17
@jaboUK can't wait to hear all about it when you get back
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