When I encourage you to spend more time with your daughter, it's really not about the importance of your father/daughter relationship. I just want you to spend more time away from home ... and away from us.
I totally get that. When my husband and I were in counseling, one of the things that came up was that he had stopped traveling for a few years, and the impression he gave was that he didn't think I could handle things alone. It was all part of the dynamic we had going on at the time that I won't get into now, but we made an agreement that he would start traveling again so that I could prove to him that I am quite capable of taking care of everything myself and the kids. He's done a trip ONCE in the year since we made that agreement. I'm pretty sure he thinks that now that things are much better, the plan is not in effect anymore.
At the time, I *really* needed him to travel, not just to prove myself, but because I needed time away from him and the stress of our problems.
I require "alone time" every evening. Not because I don't care for the Evil Twin, but because I enjoy being left alone for a bit every day. By 8 pm, I am ready to clock out for the day!
It is sad that you feel that way, but I can relate. My ex use to ask me when was I going out of town for work. Not that she had someone on the side, she just was selfish and wanted to lay around on her lazy butt and do nothing and not have to feel guilty about it if I was not at home.
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A sad secret, Dana.
Ha...I used to say to the ex, "No, go ahead and go shopping. It'd be fun for ya."
I encouraged her to do so, so she'd be out of the house. I know exactly what you're saying...and feeling. Cheers!!
I bet it is like a mini mini vacation when it is just you and Cam in the house isn't.
I wouldn't mind at all if Hubby were to go out, only becasue we are always together. a girl needs a little alone time :)
I don't think there's any harm in having any "alone time." Everyone needs it.
Maybe he also needs some new hobbies. He could take up golf or fishing? Or both!
I like that secret.. ALONE TIME!!
TIME TO JUST SIT AND BE BY YOURSELF!
Ne
Well, I guess you can't help the way you feel...
I totally get that. When my husband and I were in counseling, one of the things that came up was that he had stopped traveling for a few years, and the impression he gave was that he didn't think I could handle things alone. It was all part of the dynamic we had going on at the time that I won't get into now, but we made an agreement that he would start traveling again so that I could prove to him that I am quite capable of taking care of everything myself and the kids. He's done a trip ONCE in the year since we made that agreement. I'm pretty sure he thinks that now that things are much better, the plan is not in effect anymore.
At the time, I *really* needed him to travel, not just to prove myself, but because I needed time away from him and the stress of our problems.
So, yep, I totally understand.
I require "alone time" every evening. Not because I don't care for the Evil Twin, but because I enjoy being left alone for a bit every day. By 8 pm, I am ready to clock out for the day!
At least you seem altruistic while shooing him away!
It is sad that you feel that way, but I can relate. My ex use to ask me when was I going out of town for work. Not that she had someone on the side, she just was selfish and wanted to lay around on her lazy butt and do nothing and not have to feel guilty about it if I was not at home.
So glad I got out of that situation.
Dana - I know the feeling and appreciate it yet am sad by it
Love ya
K
Lol
I do the same thing. I have a whole list of things she could do!
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