Are you tired of the togetherness, yet?

[NFLDERS]

The two pp's who want quiet from their husband's tv viewing. You need a pair of these wireless headphones. They wear them while the volumn control allows no sound in your home!

 

[ncc1701]

So far so good. I am retired & DH retired 2 weeks ago ( planned back in December). The prior 3 weeks were to be his last weeks at work ( he was in an office) so he was sort of "on call" for conference calls & the like. No sense in setting him up for a dozen days or so of work from home.
He had some stuff he wanted to do around the house so he is doing it now . We have a large enough home ( with several TVs ) so we aren't on top of each other. He can read in one area & I can watch TV in another ( or vice versa).

 

[KellyKane]

Last night I managed to get Taco Bell - but only if I got the $5 box and he wouldn't "upgrade" my taco to a taco supreme because he didn't want to spend the money. AAAAAA!!!!

This! My husband is anything but cheap..but just go ahead and *try* and order that Taco Supreme and he'll be doing the math so fast your head will spin and next thing you know you're driving to Chipotle because, "its more economical" lol. Why? Why cant I pay 43 cents more (or whatever it is) for a few unripe tomatoes and processed sour cream?!..It makes me SO happy! haha...just had to reply never heard anyone with the same story.

 

[DisneyHardin]

I am going crazy. DH is still going to work because he is a Sheriff Deputy. So, he comes home tired and grouchy from being at work all day. I've been home by myself all day and am ready for interaction when he gets home, but he is ready to sit in his man cave and veg in front of the TV.

 

[Kittyblue]

My college kid lives in her room most of the time and has completely flipped her schedule upside down. She gets up around dinner time and I have no idea when she goes to sleep. I've tried making her get up before noon but found the attitude wasn't worth it.

My youngest kid mostly does her own thing but is still young enough to appreciate social interaction with her parents

DH and I are hit or miss, sometimes it's all good and sometimes I just need a break and he always wants to be where I am.

 

[Adelle Dazeem]

This! My husband is anything but cheap..but just go ahead and *try* and order that Taco Supreme and he'll be doing the math so fast your head will spin and next thing you know you're driving to Chipotle because, "its more economical" lol. Why? Why cant I pay 43 cents more (or whatever it is) for a few unripe tomatoes and processed sour cream?!..It makes me SO happy! haha...just had to reply never heard anyone with the same story.

YES - He stopped getting my Whoppers with extra pickles because they starting charging 20 cents for them. It's so ridiculous. He's not cheap when it comes to other things - we both drive Teslas, we go on nice vacations 1-2 times a year, etc., but heaven forbid I want an extra slice of cheese for 50 cents and he gets all pissy. It makes me crazy! Nice to know I am not alone...

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Not really but I think we've been able to occupy our time for the most part which has helped out. We've been taking this opportunity to add some things to our yard: fixing our firepit, got tiki torches, replaced mulch, got stepping stones for under our redbud tree and solar light stake things, outdoor storage chest, just got a liquid aeration solution to see if that helps with the clay soil we have that is common here, etc. During the day my husband is mostly in the office at work so he's in his space and I'm in mine and then we have lunch together and then go back to our 'spaces'.

There was a moment recently enough where we were arguing over something silly (I think it was while we were making dinner) and I was like "will you just go golfing already" and he was like in a heated voice "I want to but the weather is crappy" which was true. But the weather is now leveling off in being more consistently nicer so he can more easily do this. He wouldn't be golfing with anyone yet but I think he just wants a bit of time out of the house and I don't blame him. Mostly he wants to go to the driving range first for a while..and I'm like "yes please do go"

 

[China Expat]

I have been off work since September 20 and essentially have been home most of that time. We used to take fun weekend trips to Death Valley, etc. Today I hit the wall. I am really really bored, grumpy, and completely out of things to do. Walking twice a day is about it. I am done.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

Yesterday afternoon I got home from work and errands about 2:15 with lunch I picked up while I was out.

Within an hour, I was ready to self-distance in the house from DH who is just always THERE.

Went to my room for the evening and got up determined to have a better day today.

So far so good.

DS is staying mostly in his room (like always...moody teenagers will be the death of me). DH is working from home, so we set up the spare bedroom as his office. He's in there most of the day.

When he's working, I stay off of my gaming and from streaming stuff, so not to bog down our internet connection (especially with DS doing school work and DH doing work work at the same time). So, when he stops working for the day, I like to hop on and stream my shows and play. It annoys the heck out of me, though, because my computer is in the dining area of the living room (big open floor plan), and he'll come out and turn on the tv while I'm streaming...which, of course, drowns out my show (because my little speakers can't compete with the surround sound system). I don't think he's doing it to be malicious, he just doesn't think about what he's doing.

I think the tv issue, and the bathroom issue (stereotypical man stuff, like not hitting a big ol' hole with or without the seat up, leaving the seat up, etc) are my biggest headaches right now. I'm trying hard to not let them take over, though. Lots of biting my tongue.

 

[disykat]

It's just me and DH and we're doing okay. He is working at home, but in a closed off room and I don't see him most of the day. Since he has meetings and talks to people during work hours, I'm probably driving him more crazy than he is me. He is an introvert and needs time to himself while I'm an extrovert and need interaction! I'm talking on the phone to friends and family who are also home a lot so I don't drive him nuts!

 

[TipsyTraveler]

My DH and I have been home together for the past 5+ years and the kids are young enough to have not yet started school, so we’re well prepared for this. Quarantine hasn’t had much affect on our “normal.” All family, all the time. No complaints.

 

[AustinTink]

My husband has worked from home for many years, so this is no different for us. Our son is home with us and I love having him here. I would be happy if we all hung out in this house forever, but I know someday my boy go back to college.

 

[NYCgrrl]

...I think there's a household conspiracy going on and I might have a "haxaccident"(A word elder sister and I used to explain what might happen to Joey Buttafucco after his underaged girlfriend shot his wife but thankfully lived...
DGD and the man have been having way too many quiet conversations that die down when I walk by.

 

[Shelley Chiarats]

I am still working the same at the office - about 50hrs weekly. But husband has been laid off so he is home all the time now. We went thru this about 8-9 years ago when he was unemployed. Now he is just on furlough.

Good side is he takes me to lunch every day. Down side of that is our options are limited. We get to eat in the car or at a picnic table in the park if weather is nice.

He is mostly an introvert that likes being alone. Weirdly will ride in the car with no music or anything. I like something going on at all times. Silence is not golden. It is frustrating.

The part that is really frustrating is that the whole family - husband, mother and stepfather are all waiting on me to make all the decisions that happen at home.

I work all day making decisions and then come home and they want to know what's for supper and what are we watching on TV for the night. Don't get me wrong I don't mind deciding but the older two are older and think supper should happen sooner. We don't eat lunch till after 1pm. And most of the time when I get home I feel bad for working late but don't want to start supper right away.

Husband is helping some. We have taken to going for a walk as soon as I get home which holds them off and gives me some time to decompress.

On the other hand, he is happy spending all day playing on his computer. (But he does do the laundry and mow the yard). When I look at all the time he has and think of all the things that could get done if I had that much time.

Sometimes I am jealous and sometimes I am thankful. Wish I had more time for playing on the computer and projects. But so thankful I am not stuck at home all day every day.

 

[EveDallas]

I am still working the same at the office - about 50hrs weekly. But husband has been laid off so he is home all the time now. We went thru this about 8-9 years ago when he was unemployed. Now he is just on furlough.

Good side is he takes me to lunch every day. Down side of that is our options are limited. We get to eat in the car or at a picnic table in the park if weather is nice.

He is mostly an introvert that likes being alone. Weirdly will ride in the car with no music or anything. I like something going on at all times. Silence is not golden. It is frustrating.

The part that is really frustrating is that the whole family - husband, mother and stepfather are all waiting on me to make all the decisions that happen at home.

I work all day making decisions and then come home and they want to know what's for supper and what are we watching on TV for the night. Don't get me wrong I don't mind deciding but the older two are older and think supper should happen sooner. We don't eat lunch till after 1pm. And most of the time when I get home I feel bad for working late but don't want to start supper right away.

Husband is helping some. We have taken to going for a walk as soon as I get home which holds them off and gives me some time to decompress.

On the other hand, he is happy spending all day playing on his computer. (But he does do the laundry and mow the yard). When I look at all the time he has and think of all the things that could get done if I had that much time.

Sometimes I am jealous and sometimes I am thankful. Wish I had more time for playing on the computer and projects. But so thankful I am not stuck at home all day every day.

OMG, I feel your pain. It feels like the second I walk in the door, I hear "What's for dinner, what's for dinner". Like - I just spent all day wiping noses and changing diapers (I work in daycare with babies/toddlers). Let me shower and breathe, please.

 

[Jennasis]

Not at all. DH and I have been together for 20 years....lived together for all of those, worked together for 17 of those. We have always enjoyed each others company. The more the better. All day every day.

 

[mom2rtk]

I am still working the same at the office - about 50hrs weekly. But husband has been laid off so he is home all the time now. We went thru this about 8-9 years ago when he was unemployed. Now he is just on furlough.

Good side is he takes me to lunch every day. Down side of that is our options are limited. We get to eat in the car or at a picnic table in the park if weather is nice.

He is mostly an introvert that likes being alone. Weirdly will ride in the car with no music or anything. I like something going on at all times. Silence is not golden. It is frustrating.

The part that is really frustrating is that the whole family - husband, mother and stepfather are all waiting on me to make all the decisions that happen at home.

I work all day making decisions and then come home and they want to know what's for supper and what are we watching on TV for the night. Don't get me wrong I don't mind deciding but the older two are older and think supper should happen sooner. We don't eat lunch till after 1pm. And most of the time when I get home I feel bad for working late but don't want to start supper right away.

Husband is helping some. We have taken to going for a walk as soon as I get home which holds them off and gives me some time to decompress.

On the other hand, he is happy spending all day playing on his computer. (But he does do the laundry and mow the yard). When I look at all the time he has and think of all the things that could get done if I had that much time.

Sometimes I am jealous and sometimes I am thankful. Wish I had more time for playing on the computer and projects. But so thankful I am not stuck at home all day every day.

Not to be snotty about it, but if your husband really wants to help, why doesn't he start dinner?