Comments on: What I Learned While My Husband Was Gone http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html mommy blogger Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:31:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Leigherhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-51726 Leigher Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:30:06 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-51726 Tina, I feel your pain. Have you asked your husband for you and he to get away alone for dinner, overnight in a hotel? Just the two of you? Maybe he is "soften" up a little, if he feels you need him more and put him first in this fun way. If he feels more relaxed, you can bring up the fact that you love him and need him. He may come around and do more with you, the children and help. I hope this helps. Tina, I feel your pain. Have you asked your husband for you and he to get away alone for dinner, overnight in a hotel? Just the two of you? Maybe he is “soften” up a little, if he feels you need him more and put him first in this fun way.

If he feels more relaxed, you can bring up the fact that you love him and need him. He may come around and do more with you, the children and help.

I hope this helps.

]]> By: Leigherhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-51725 Leigher Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:26:15 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-51725 I have been married 7 years. My husband doesn't travel but is gone in other ways. The television, smoking out on the patio and drinking wine on the patio. I don't drink or smoke. I feel abandoned. I have been married 7 years. My husband doesn’t travel but is gone in other ways. The television, smoking out on the patio and drinking wine on the patio.

I don’t drink or smoke. I feel abandoned.

]]> By: Tamara Raineshttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-30157 Tamara Raines Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:49:15 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-30157 Oh, wow! I actually found you because I was looking for some tips on how to cope without hubby for long periods of time (like 2 months). He just got a promotion and will be headed to Asia for two months at a time over the next year. I have a 3 year old, I graduate from college in May and own a small business. To make matters worse, my family and friends live far away. I guess I will be seriously getting caught up on my reading as I live in a rural community without much to do. I really dread this---my hubby did bath time too! Oh, wow! I actually found you because I was looking for some tips on how to cope without hubby for long periods of time (like 2 months). He just got a promotion and will be headed to Asia for two months at a time over the next year. I have a 3 year old, I graduate from college in May and own a small business. To make matters worse, my family and friends live far away. I guess I will be seriously getting caught up on my reading as I live in a rural community without much to do. I really dread this—my hubby did bath time too!

]]> By: Tinahttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-28875 Tina Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:58:44 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-28875 I think it's great that your husbands are so considerate. Unfortunately, my husband of 12 years used to read to the children. The last few years I've been devastated that he doesn't help around the house or with the children much? I feel like I do everything. He's always gone, says that he's working late and gone on the weekends. I feel like he doesn't want to be around me and my 2 children. Help? Does anyone have good advice? Thanks! :) I think it’s great that your husbands are so considerate. Unfortunately, my husband of 12 years used to read to the children. The last few years I’ve been devastated that he doesn’t help around the house or with the children much? I feel like I do everything. He’s always gone, says that he’s working late and gone on the weekends. I feel like he doesn’t want to be around me and my 2 children. Help? Does anyone have good advice? Thanks! :)

]]> By: Stephaniehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-28181 Stephanie Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:42:53 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-28181 My husband was gone this past weekend too (Fri-Mon) and I was so happy when he returned. I really don't know how single parents do it...and I only have one child to care for! P.S. My husband has taken over bath time since I became pregnant and I am SO grateful. It's wonderful to have that time to unwind at the end of the day. My husband was gone this past weekend too (Fri-Mon) and I was so happy when he returned. I really don’t know how single parents do it…and I only have one child to care for!

P.S. My husband has taken over bath time since I became pregnant and I am SO grateful. It’s wonderful to have that time to unwind at the end of the day.

]]> By: Anniehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-28182 Annie Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:03:00 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-28182 oh yeah. I'd have close to the same list, but especially the bath one. That's a Mateo job and I like it that way. oh yeah. I’d have close to the same list, but especially the bath one. That’s a Mateo job and I like it that way.

]]> By: Melissahttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-28179 Melissa Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:19:49 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-28179 Can I just say you made me feel so much better about myself when I read #4 (not the fun parent)! That's so true at our house too! My DH is most definitely the fun parent; I'm just the one who does all the boo boo's and meal times and naptimes and clean laundry, etc. :) Can I just say you made me feel so much better about myself when I read #4 (not the fun parent)! That’s so true at our house too! My DH is most definitely the fun parent; I’m just the one who does all the boo boo’s and meal times and naptimes and clean laundry, etc. :)

]]> By: Emilyhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-28204 Emily Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:43:16 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-28204 I learned a very important lesson this week. My life will not end abruptly if I step away from the computer. I disconnected this weekend and loved all the other things I did that did not have me connected to my laptop or cell phone. I am very co-dependent on my electronic buddies so it was a lovely reminder that I need to step away more often! I learned a very important lesson this week. My life will not end abruptly if I step away from the computer. I disconnected this weekend and loved all the other things I did that did not have me connected to my laptop or cell phone. I am very co-dependent on my electronic buddies so it was a lovely reminder that I need to step away more often!

]]> By: nicolehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-28203 nicole Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:34:45 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-28203 I like carnivals, but I rarely participate in the same one every week. I like knowing they are there when I'm feeling stuck on ideas. And I am also not a fun parent. At all. I'm just not playful. I like carnivals, but I rarely participate in the same one every week. I like knowing they are there when I’m feeling stuck on ideas.

And I am also not a fun parent. At all. I’m just not playful.

]]> By: Elainehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/01/what-i-learned-while-my-husband-was-gone.html#comment-28202 Elaine Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:53:16 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4473#comment-28202 My husband travels every other week nowadays. He leaves again tomorrow (he at least has today off!). I've gotten used to it in some ways but I know what you mean about the adult interaction! And... the baths. That is one of my least favorite parent "chores!" I think the carnival sounds like fun! My husband travels every other week nowadays. He leaves again tomorrow (he at least has today off!). I’ve gotten used to it in some ways but I know what you mean about the adult interaction!

And… the baths. That is one of my least favorite parent “chores!”

I think the carnival sounds like fun!

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