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To ask what you do with your evenings

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TooLittleTooLate2 · 23/04/2026 21:22

Just that really, what do you do with your evenings? I feel like I am setting a terrible example as always exhausted by the end of the day after working and looking after family. I am much more productive in the day but just don't feel motivated in the evening so end up faffing and wasting time. I live rurally, nearest town 20 minutes away, so nothing locally to do. How do others spend their evenings once the kids are in bed?!

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TheMoth · 23/04/2026 21:40

Work, usually.
Home at 6. Gym one night, perhaps a run on another. Have tea. Do more planning/ marking/ data/ mopping up shit that i didn't have head space for before leaving work. Acknowledge teens and dh.
In bed by 930. Read. Go to sleep before dh and teens.

Term time is shit.

And then I never know what to do with my evenings in the holidays.

Ineedanewsofa · 23/04/2026 21:40

Horses, dog walks, exercise, cleaning, ferrying DC to and from stuff, prepping for the following day. Occasionally finishing bits of work but that’s only a few times a year. More recently, helping my mum out since my dad died. I love an early night and am rarely not in bed by 10pm!

Limpbiscuits · 23/04/2026 21:39

Chatting with friends, gaming, yoga, movies/tv, wine and snacks, learning a language, or catching up on work projects, or doom scrolling…

UnlikelyIntimacies · 23/04/2026 21:34

Last night I went to a book launch and had a drink with some friends I ran into afterwards. The night before I had a t’ai chi class. Tomorrow night some friends are coming over for dinner. No firm plans for the weekend other than a sea swim and sauna on Sunday Mir ING, as the weather is nice.

RS1987 · 23/04/2026 21:25

I love the evenings. Cooking, reading or watching TV in bed, hot baths. My favourite time of the day.

deserthighway · 23/04/2026 21:25

Earlier tonight i was in the hot-tub drinking brandy with my boyfriend.

No kids here though they've all left home now.

HappiestSleeping · 23/04/2026 21:25

I end up thinking about all the things I should be doing while struggling to keep my eyes open on the sofa.

By about 9pm I give up the struggle and crawl under the duvet. Lucky to find me still awake to be honest.

Loulou4022 · 23/04/2026 21:24

Same, most evenings I’m exhausted! Generally end up mooching on my phone or iPad. Always tell myself I’ll get my kindle out and read but often can’t be bothered!

britneyisfreebutnotokay · 23/04/2026 21:23

Gardening 😉

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