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Two night break alone would you do it?

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3kidsaremorethanenough · 10/06/2023 20:21

Dh was planning this as a surprise for my birthday but told me today before he booked anything just to check I would be OK with it. He was going to book me two nights away to a place I have already been (and adored but we only did a day trip at the time) it's a flight, bus and train journey then a full day exploring by myself staying in a lovely little pub....all by myself....see I am always banging on about having a night away, just me and a good book somewhere nice!! And now he is suggesting it I'm actually a bit afraid. The place itself is heavenly for fans of literature, so I would be well occupied and love it. What would you do, would you do it😬

OP posts:
franke · 10/06/2023 20:49

I'd do it and the journey would be part of the adventure.

Your dh sounds like a good 'un.

crabbyoldappletree · 10/06/2023 20:50

Given your username absobloodylutely!

Greengreented · 10/06/2023 20:51

Wow how lucky op! You must go and enjoy yourself and relax…but if there is any reason you can’t go, can I take your place?! 😂 😀

tigerbear · 10/06/2023 20:52

Yes, why on earth not?!
A few years ago, I did a 9 day solo trip to Thailand, downloaded loads of books to my Kindle, ate what I wanted, did what I wanted. It was amazing!

FernGully43 · 10/06/2023 20:52

Currently run ragged with two small children.. this is the stuff of dreams

WonderDays · 10/06/2023 20:52

I mentioned up thread that I’ve recently returned from a five day solo trip. It really was an amazing experience not to think about the needs and wants of another human being. I ate what I want, went for a walk, slept and generally did what whatever I wanted. I took lots of magazines as I enjoyed reading short articles while sitting in the bar semi people watching.
I went to an all inclusive resort and the buffet worked really well for me.
I booked myself 2 hour spa trayenents most day and did a big excursion as well as pottered about.
My sleep was amazing , I was regularly clocking up 10 hours in the massive bed I had all to myself.
Honestly I’d recommend a solo trip to anyone.

HelterSkelter224 · 10/06/2023 20:57

Um.... yes!

If you don't go can I take your place???

AppleDumplingWithCustard · 10/06/2023 20:59

I go away on my own regularly. It’s sheer bliss. Do it!

AnneShirleysNewDress · 10/06/2023 21:02

HelterSkelter224 · 10/06/2023 20:57

Um.... yes!

If you don't go can I take your place???

This. I'd bite his hand off.

LawksaMercyMissus · 10/06/2023 21:02

What a lovely DH you have!

MissMogwai · 10/06/2023 21:03

Amazing. I'd have my bags packed before he finished his sentence!

What a lovely gift!

SauceForTheGoose · 10/06/2023 21:07

Go, go, go!

Go for all the women on here who'll never get the chance.

Go and relish it qnd always remember it.

It will bring you confidence and joy. It's an amazing gift.

BarelyLiterate · 10/06/2023 21:10

1000% Yes. Of course I would. (My DP has a v time-consuming hobby, so I go away by myself several times a year) This trip sounds lovely, and your DH sounds thoughtful. Why on earth would you not want to go?

SideWonder · 10/06/2023 21:11

Of course!

Doyouthinktheyknow · 10/06/2023 21:16

Oh yes, absolutely. It’s a lovely thing to do.

I did it last year when DH wasn’t well enough to come on a planned trip. I loved it so much more than I thought I would, it was pure bliss and I’d love to do it again but dh would feel he was missing out and I do enjoy his company.

Bumble84 · 10/06/2023 21:17

Yes, I think I might cry happy tears of my DH surprised me with this kind of thing.

neverenoughchelseaboots · 10/06/2023 21:19

This is the dream. Your DH chose a fabulous gift.

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3kidsaremorethanenough · 10/06/2023 21:21

What am I even thinking,....of course you are all right....I am going to do it....his face fell when I said I didn't think I wanted to, he said he thought it was my total fantasy (and it is!!) He is a good un I have to say, always very thoughtful. It would be looking a gift horse in the mouth wouldn't it....yeah I think its the thought of the bus and train but if I have it well enough researched and things booked I should be fine. It will do my confidence in my own capabilities the world of good. And the thought of all that time I can spend wallowing in the museums and of books etc is making me drool at the mouth 🤤🤤I will do it....if not for me then for you mumsnetters...you are a great bunch for your inspirational posts 😊

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WhiskersPete · 10/06/2023 21:22

I would kill for this.

CatfoodOzymandias · 10/06/2023 21:23

Why on earth not? I go away for a week on my own sometimes.

Tereseta · 10/06/2023 21:26

I understand your wobble, I did the same with my dh when he gifted me an experience I always wanted to do. Make sure you go and give dh a big thank you, you have a good one there!

MichelleScarn · 10/06/2023 21:28

I'm going if you don't want to!

Throwncrumbs · 10/06/2023 21:31

Do it, I just spent 5 nights in Spain by myself, it was bliss!

BIWI · 10/06/2023 21:34

Definitely go for it! The only thing I'd ask is if there isn't a more straightforward way to get there?

JandalsAlways · 10/06/2023 21:35

Wow your DH is amazing, do it!

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