Doing things alone

[WorldWalker18]

Depends on what it is. I’ve been camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, and swimming alone and been perfectly content.

I don’t like to go out to eat or to concerts alone (even if conversations are pretty much impossible where it’s loud).

NO SWIMMING ALONE, GUMBO!! You must always use the buddy system...

 

[Gumbo4x4]

NO SWIMMING ALONE, GUMBO!! You must always use the buddy system...

Well, it’s more “floating” alone in my 52” deep pool

 

[texaslover]

I like doing things alone. I traveled a lot on business when I was younger and learned to eat in restaurants and see the sights by myself, if I didn't I would have been in tons of great places and seen nothing! My husband is not incredibly social and doesn't particularly enjoy travel. If I had the money I'd travel anywhere alone but being a poor teacher I settle for heading to local attractions, restaurants, and casinos. If there is something I want to see and do and my friends aren't around and hubby doesn't want to do it I'll definitely go it alone.

 

[NHdisneylover]

I tag along with my husband on many of his work trips. He very much appreciates the company on long car rides and some hotel evenings (when there is no team dinner) and I can do much of my volunteer work online from anywhere and enjoy seeing more of him.

That leaves me full days alone in little towns all over Europe on a regular basis---lots of people seem to think I am nuts to be OK with tat---but I really enjoy exploring the towns or going on hikes and to museums, etc at my own pace.

 

[disneychrista]

I tag along with my husband on many of his work trips. He very much appreciates the company on long car rides and some hotel evenings (when there is no team dinner) and I can do much of my volunteer work online from anywhere and enjoy seeing more of him.

That leaves me full days alone in little towns all over Europe on a regular basis---lots of people seem to think I am nuts to be OK with tat---but I really enjoy exploring the towns or going on hikes and to museums, etc at my own pace.

I think that’s the best of both worlds travel with your DH and time to do your thing.

 

[Debbie Jean]

Doing anything alone is not an issue for me... I love my own company In fact, I own DVC and solo at WDW as much as I possible can. I always say that my favorite country western song is "How can I miss you if you won't go away". LOL

My experience is that being alone is not the same as being lonely. Some of the loneliest folks I know are actually married and surrounded by people.

 

[NHdisneylover]

I love being alone, and have traveled a huge amount for work for the last 15 years. I'm more than happy to go to a show, dinner, movie, whatever by myself and have taken personal trips solo too. My husband hates me being away from him - he does not like being alone at all. I think it hurts him when I go out for an evening with the girls. He doesn't understand when I say I need a minute and will take a stroll for a glass of wine/cup of coffee and just be by myself - not that he tries to stop me, he's just wired differently from me. I'm literally doing it right now before we get the kids from school. I just wanted a few minutes of "me" time and then we'll do the family thing, and I'll love it. I'd love it a lot less if I couldn't take a bit of time for just me.

Like @ronandannette - I stay up late to get some of my own time every evening. My husband smokes too, so at night he'll go onto our deck and smoke for a while, and I get some time to myself, it's heavenly. Right now I'm watching "Versailles" in those moments. ETA: Its a great show. Highly recommended.

This is a prying question, so feel to tell me to buzz off....
I recall you are only recently married and it was a whirlwind courtship. I want to say you only met in January or some such?
Do you worry at all that your husband's dislike of ever being alone is what drew him to move so fast with the relationship? I'd hate to see you get hurt.

I think that’s the best of both worlds travel with your DH and time to do your thing.

Oh it absolutely is! Even if the weather is terrible, I can read or do yoga or stream movies in the hotel

 

[amberpi]

This is a prying question, so feel to tell me to buzz off....
I recall you are only recently married and it was a whirlwind courtship. I want to say you only met in January or some such?
Do you worry at all that your husband's dislike of ever being alone is what drew him to move so fast with the relationship? I'd hate to see you get hurt.

I could get hurt - of course. I think he's just super sappy...and an extrovert. Nothing controlling in his behavior, but I've lived that before and will be on the lookout! Never again.

It's sweet that you thought of me. Thank you.

Seems like traveling with your DH AND having alone time sounds heavenly.

 

[moon]

I tag along with my husband on many of his work trips. He very much appreciates the company on long car rides and some hotel evenings (when there is no team dinner) and I can do much of my volunteer work online from anywhere and enjoy seeing more of him.

That leaves me full days alone in little towns all over Europe on a regular basis---lots of people seem to think I am nuts to be OK with tat---but I really enjoy exploring the towns or going on hikes and to museums, etc at my own pace.

That sounds heavenly to me

 

[WorldWalker18]

Doing anything alone is not an issue for me... I love my own company In fact, I own DVC and solo at WDW as much as I possible can. I always say that my favorite country western song is "How can I miss you if you won't go away". LOL

My experience is that being alone is not the same as being lonely. Some of the loneliest folks I know are actually married and surrounded by people.

Good point.

 

[WorldWalker18]

I actually do prefer shopping alone. I need a level of concentration and find it difficult while carrying on conversations. I think it’s sweet when my husband offers to shop with me, but the whole time I’m just trying to hurry and be done because I know he’d rather be just about anywhere else.

 

[bcla]

Sure. Done lots of stuff alone. It's easier when there's no vote on where to go or what to do. I kind of miss it, but occasionally I just do something on my own and leave my family behind to do their thing.

 

[ols386]

I enjoy doing things alone, even dining alone. I’ve done movies alone too. Have been on several solo Disney trips. That said, I enjoy doing trips and other activities with family or friends too.