Disneyland without DH

[Pomlover2586]

My DH and I have been going to Disneyland together for the past 12 years- it's become our "Happy Place" together. This year, we splurged and purchased AP's- we have one trip planned in Spring, but Id like to do some smaller trips as well. Problem is that DH's work makes it a challenge for him to get time off- his days usually fall Mid-Week whereas my work is M-F…..so a weekend trip is more feasible for me. I'm contemplating taking a trip or two with some friends or my Sister….problem is I worry that once I get there it won't be the same since DH isn't with me. He's perfectly OK with me going without him, but I feel guilty for even contemplating it….. Anyone ever been in a similar situation?

 

[Dot2Vegas]

I say give it a shot! You'll never know unless you try! I would feel funny going without DH as well, we feel the same way you do. And my hubby would day the same as yours, he would be fine with me going.

 

[Pomlover2586]

Yeah DH basically laughs at this scenario. He sees no reason for me not to go and have fun- so long as I try to bring home a Monte Cristo haha I just don't know if I'd enjoy myself or not…….Guess you are right though, only way to know would be to just give it a shot.

 

[DizMe]

I do it often and have for several years. Here's what I've found:

I treasure the times I go with DH (and kids). That's my family trip. You see things through their eyes, you do things that revolve around your relationship and you DON'T do certain things that you would with your friends/sister, like shop, do dessert only dinners...I don't know. It's hard to explain, but girl things are just different from couple things (even if your dh likes to shop, which mine definitely does not).

I LOVE the times I go with friends/sister!!!! That's my girls trip! The dynamics are totally different. You will do things you wouldn't do with dh and/or kids. You will be in a different place mentally. You might find, if you're like me, that this becomes one of your favorite ways to de-stress and get away.

So...I say do it! Give it a try and see if you enjoy it. One of the things I love doing with my friends and/or sister is going to Dapper Day and dressing up. We also like to go during special times and enjoy the spectacle. My dh isn't much into that kind of thing.

 

[MermaidHair]

I think you should go for it but be prepared to miss DH. As long as you are ready for that emotion it is easier to deal with it. I live in CA and we go to DLR with our family but the company I work for is headquartered near Orlando. When I have to go there for business I usually tack on a couple of days to go to WDW. The first time I did I was so surprised at how much I missed DH and kids even though I had never been there with them! I kept calling them throughout the day. After that first trip, however, it has gotten easier because I know I will miss them and I take notes to share back later! Of course, with friends you will be even more distracted. I am sure it would be a blast!

 

[Pomlover2586]

Thanks DizMe! I'm sure you are right that it would have a different feel about it. Guess i'll just have to give it a try and see what happens