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bif

(24,013 posts) Fri Mar 31, 2023, 11:42 AM Mar 2023

So my wife's going away for the weekend.

When she did this in the past, there was a voice, way in the back of my head telling me I should cut loose and drink while she's gone. This is probably the first time I'm not hearing that voice. Here's hoping it doesn't return and I get through the weekend unscathed!

She's going to go away a couple more times next month as well. I think I've got this!

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So my wife's going away for the weekend. (Original Post) bif Mar 2023 OP

I hope that little voice is silent forever. Your DU family is here for you. niyad Mar 2023 #1

Can you make some plans for the weekend? Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #2

I'll probably go for a hike tomorrow bif Mar 2023 #4

Usually when there is a stressful weekend coming up, some structure helps. Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #6

Well, it has been 4 1/2 years bif Mar 2023 #7

Yes make it relaxing and fun. Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #8

Thanks! bif Mar 2023 #9

Good for you! Chainfire Mar 2023 #3

Actually I took a sip of my wife's wine last night. bif Mar 2023 #5

niyad

(119,950 posts)

1. I hope that little voice is silent forever. Your DU family is here for you.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Fri Mar 31, 2023, 11:43 AM

Mar 2023

Irish_Dem

(57,602 posts)

2. Can you make some plans for the weekend?

Reply to bif (Original post)

Fri Mar 31, 2023, 11:44 AM

Mar 2023

Some projects and/or some fun things?
Getting out of the house a bit?

bif

(24,013 posts)

4. I'll probably go for a hike tomorrow

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #2)

Fri Mar 31, 2023, 12:06 PM

Mar 2023

After a morning meeting. And I'll do some painting, no doubt. And I have a bunch of movies lined up.

Irish_Dem

(57,602 posts)

6. Usually when there is a stressful weekend coming up, some structure helps.

Reply to bif (Reply #4)

Fri Mar 31, 2023, 12:32 PM

Mar 2023

Does not have to be rigid.
But a tentative schedule of activities.

Your plans sound good.
You might want to add some back up in case it is not enough.
Like a call to a friend or family member.