Originally Posted By smedley So, my DH is over in Atlanta, so I'm home alone, and secure as I feel at home, our village has a pretty much zero crime rate, I just don't sleep the same in the house without him in it (it's 00.30am here past my bedtime) So what about you guys? Do you find it odd when your partner/girlfriend/boyfriend/husband/wife is away? How do you manage it?
Originally Posted By friendofdd For quite a few years I travelled on business. DW and kids seemed to adapt easily. Now it has been a long time since we've been apart more than a night or so. We both find it disquieting, even though we feel perfectly safe. We simply prefer the comfort of each other's presence. Wish I could give you an easy way to adapt, but I think it only comes with frequency.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ My husband and I have both had careers that required travel, so it doesn't bother either of us. Wish I could help!
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Single here, but I remember the different feelings when one of the parents would be away when I was a kid. With Mom it felt like something was "missing" in the household, and that things would get "back to normal" when she got back. With Dad, I felt a little more wary because as a 6 foot 4 conservative no-nonsense farmin' man, he was always the big strong "security" presence there. I just always felt safe with him around (not to mention he had those huntin' guns in the closet, lol). Then when my older sister went away to college, it was extremely weird---I didn't expect it to hit me as hard as it did, and I realized at 14 that I actually, like, "missed" her, lol.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom That is so kewl. I hope he is having a good time. When is he leaving sunday?
Originally Posted By smedley Ok I am going to have to go to bed now, it's 1.30am here and I really am sleepy. Let's hope sleep comes easy lol.
Originally Posted By smedley Ermmm I think mid to late afternoon Tom and yes he's having a good time, being wined and dined and spending days at the IAAPA convention.
Originally Posted By smedley International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (or something like that, don't hold me to it ok!)
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Ah, so it's not "It's Always About Pennsylvania Advocates". Maybe next time I'll get one.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Wasn't you husband in town earlier this year? I seem to remember someone in the UK suggesting meeting someone's husband for coffee or something. I could be wrong.
Originally Posted By smedley It was my hubby the discussion was about, but it's this week that he's there. Was hoping to meet DVC dad, but hasn't been able to get through to his mobile. That being said I think he's been pretty busy with the work stuff.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I know I could get in contact with DVC. Wouldn't it be kewl if we could all meet.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd Well my husband often works nights and actually I find myself sleeping better when he isn't home. He's a tosser, turning, bed and cover hoger. Good thing I love him.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Hey I have been with my cell phone 24/7 Hey Tom, if he gets me maybe you and he and me and even Trails could hook up! I will await a call, but no big deal if he is too busy. I know how those business trips can be.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I see that I did miss a call, it was from an unknown number at 1:03 PM today. Hope that wasn't him...
