Can I go to WDW without DH? *Update post #37*

[mylilnikita]

Hi
Just wanted to chime in on here. You should go, if something should happen to your Mom and you didn't take this trip, you will resent him and be upset with yourself. I am sure there will be a time when he will be able to go on a trip and you won't be able to go. Don't live your life by what you think other people want. You and DH can take another trip later and make it the most romantic trip he would ever want. Have fun!!!!

 

[janet715]

We had this very discussion last night. And while DF is fine with me going with his family but without him, I would NEVER be able to leave him behind. Disney is OUR passion. I wouldn't want to do it without him and I wouldn't want him to do it without me.

 

[mommaU4]

Quit debating and jump in !!

Found you! Are you over here scaring these nice ladies??


Come on, we need fresh blood over on our trip thread!!! All are welcome. And we're not that bad.

 

[sahbushka]

You should deffinitely go! Marriage is important, but it is not a surgical procedure that joins you at the hip! To keep things fresh, you each need to have your individual experiences and adventures! My husband works retail and so can't go on many of my family vacations, but he encourages me to go as he knows I am a part of my family even as I am a part of him and we are a family. I agree with the lady who said you would resent him if something happened to your mom and you didn't get this time with her. Maybe you wouldn't, but I know I would feel that way. I am going on the DIS ladies only trip, and my husband completely supports me doing this...I am bringing my mom and grandma as well. And my husband will be working and taking care of our one year old while I am gone. He knows I come back refreshed and happy and that is what is important to him!
Hope to see you on the DIS ladies only meet thread!
Sarah

 

[PooohBear]

Found you! Are you over here scaring these nice ladies??


Come on, we need fresh blood over on our trip thread!!! All are welcome. And we're not that bad.

Awwww mom, I was being good !! I didn't post any cabana boys or anything

 

[mommaU4]

Awwww mom, I was being good !! I didn't post any cabana boys or anything

I see that. And I must say I am disappointed. Maybe they need a cabana boy or two.

 

[jbdreamer]

My DH started his own Dis thread to share his side. (His very first post!) I posted these thoughts there:

I want to say my DH is being very fair. I did offered to go with just him instead, but we both agreed that's not the trip we had planned to take. This idea of WDW wouldn't have even come up if it wasn't for free dining.

This "girls" trip sounds like a lot of fun, and I have the time and money to do it. If I don't go, my mother, sister, and sister in-law will still be going. So no matter what our decision is, we will both be disappointed. I will either go without him, I'll feel guilty, and he'll be jealous. If I don't go, we'll both feel like we missed out on a great trip. (I guess the upside is we can both be disappointed together.)

The money is not the issue, it'll cost me only $350 for the entire week with free dining. It's a Christmas gift from my mother to pay for rest. I know I'd have a wonderful time, and I have the time and money to go. The only thing that is holding me back is my guilt for leaving DH behind on a vacation he would have loved as well.

I think we have both decided that I should go. It's and affordable trip, the other girls are going, and it is silly for me to stay behind just because he can't go. It's just hard because we both know that he will be jealous, but that's only natural. If the the situation was reversed I would want him to go too.

 

[macraven]

what's wrong with this picture.....???


you have the money
your mom is covering the rest of the expenses.
the dh can't go due to school so you are supposed to sit at home and play wife while his time is already occupied??


go and have fun. it may be your only chance to do so.
if your hubby had your best interests at heart, he would encourage you to go and spend time with your mom and sisters and family. it's the right thing to do.

don't think twice, just do it.

i am going for a solo trip and have already paid for most of it.
havent told the hubby yet, but i will let him know before i go.

either i write him a note or i tell him face to face.

half the battle is making the decision. don't feel guilty. once you have more expenses or children, you will never be able to have this luxury of spending time with your family at the happiest place on earth.

 

[In a hurry]

I'm so glad that you are feeling better about going! Of course your sweetie will miss you, but he really sounds as though he wants you to go. And, if I might say, even if on occasion he starts feeling grumpy about it, remind him how many of us thought his first post was very sweet!

 

[Mimi Q]

Well, I am going in September without my DH so I guess I'm not the one to ask. That free dining was just too good of a deal to pass up.

 

[MUFFYCAT]

Don't worry about, go and enjoy yourself.
You are both grown adults with independent minds . Being married doesn't mean you can't have a life of your own too.

my DH goes to Cooperstown every September and we both have a great time.
I'm going on the Ladies only trip 2 weeks later. He is a big Disney and it doesn't bother him at all. (even if he did- tough luck!)

 

[doxdogy]

I go without DH all the time. It usually DD and I that go together. He refuses to go with me. Unfortunately, my next trip will not be anytime soon.

 

[Disneyrsh]

Wait, something just sunk in...

There's free dining in september? Can somebody tell me more or point me to a thread?

 

[Mimi Q]

Wait, something just sunk in...

There's free dining in september? Can somebody tell me more or point me to a thread?

From Mousesavers.com:

Stay, Play and Dine Promotion
Get FREE dining when you book this specially-priced Walt Disney World vacation package for travel most nights 8/13/06-9/30/06. Essentially you get the Magic Your Way Plus Dining package for the price of the Magic Your Way vacation package!

This deal saves a family of four (2 adults, two kids ages 3-9) $97.96 per day -- the cost of adding dining to a vacation package.

Sample pricing:

5 nights / 6 days at a select Disney Value Resort for only $435 per adult. Add up to two children in the same room for only $176 per child ages 3-9. (Based on adult double occupancy in a standard room.)

This deal is available for other lengths of stay, other family sizes and other resorts (subject to availability), at varying prices. You must purchase at least a 1-Day Base Ticket with this package.

I strongly recommend that you consider buying trip insurance if you book this package, because you will be traveling during peak hurricane season. Hurricanes rarely affect Orlando, but when they do, they can seriously impact travel plans.

You must book this offer by 6/4/06. The number of packages available at this rate is limited. The new All Star Music Suites (and suites in general) are excluded from this offer. No group rates or other discounts apply. Thanks to Small World Vacations for info!

 

[Mad4Mickey]

I am about to make trip number 19 to WDW. My Dh and I have been married for 7 years he has been 2 times with me . He is sending me with his Mother in 3 weeks , he said he wished he had gone also but couldnt work it out with the Fire Station . So guess what he did ... He had us booked with his Parents for the free dinning we leave on Sept 28th : ) IF he says go then you should go and enjoy yourself .

 

[threeboysmom]

Have you decided yet? If your DH says for you to go, then go! I would never recommend someone going if their husband clearly said NO, but it sounds like he has given his permission, but is disappointed that he cannot go himself, which is natural. I don't consider that selfish in the least. Selfish would be DH saying, "No," and you or I saying, "well, I'm going anyways whether you like it or not..."

 

[jbdreamer]

DH is a little sad, but wants me to be happy and go. So I booked my trip last night! The four of us girls will be going September 24 - October 1. Just in time for the Food & Wine Festival and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!

Thanks to everyone for helping us with the tough decision!

 

[luvmydogs]

Glad to hear that you've decided to go! Have a GREAT TIME!!!

And don't forget to show dh how much you missed him when you get home!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

You'll have a wonderful time!

I rarely go to WDW with my DH, mainly because he's not a Disney nut, in spite of (or maybe because of) growing up near Disneyland. I usually bring one of my kids (one at a time--that way I get more trips). I've also gone with my sister, which was a blast. One time my DH and I went without any of the kids, which he enjoyed.

 

[disneymac]

Have fun!!!