When Hubby's Away

[Prettymaid]

I sometimes worry that I've gotten so accustomed to living alone and doing whatever I want to, whenever I want to, that I'll have a REALLY hard time adapting if I ever get married.

Eric and I are both in our second marriage. I was single for about seven years before I met and married him. I was in my early forties when we married eight years ago, and I had a very hard time adjusting to 'compromise'. But that's one of the key things in a successful marriage.

[DonFan]

I just got around to reading this thread, and it is very interesting to hear how everyone appreciates their "alone" time. My hubby & I have been married for 21 years and you go through a lot of ups & downs in all that time. He is a CPA so I am a "tax widow" from January through April 15--he works so many long hours that I have MORE than enough alone time during those months. Then I have to get used to him coming home again!

[Mrs Henley]

He is a carpenter. He works on bridges and overpasses during the summer and does easier stuff like homes or remodeling during his off time.

Ah OK, sounds like a busy job!

[Brooke]

I sometimes worry that I've gotten so accustomed to living alone and doing whatever I want to, whenever I want to, that I'll have a REALLY hard time adapting if I ever get married.

You sound like our daughter, Soda. She is 30 and doesn't think she ever wants to get married because she doesn't want someone telling her what to do all the time. I've told her if it's the right person, then you both will be willing to compromise.