To want to go for a night away by myself

[Justgettingbye]

Mum of 2 kids under 5 who is tired and just wants a bit of fun/a break. Me and DP had a rocky patch and from time to time old stuff comes up. I want to work on it and feel like I've lost myself a bit. I really think a night away by myself where I can maybe dress up and go out would be of benefit.

Anyone else done this or am I crazy

May I add op

YOU NEED IT SO DO IT!!!!!!

Are you talking about going with friends or on your own?

When mine were little I went and stayed with a friend for a few days, we had a lovely time (she lived in a great city!)

Over the years I've also been away for weekends here and abroad with friends and thoroughly enjoyed it.

We definitely need some time away from the family to recharge, so don't feel guilty about it - arrange something!

I've fantasised about doing this. I just never put myself first. Ever.

Do you mean a night away with a friend or a night out by yourself? I’ve had a few nights away since having DC and it’s always done me a lot of good; irs always been with friends but I’d also love a night at a hotel by myself where I could sleep, eat rubbish and watch what I want

I used to go away regularly on my own when my boys were younger. I needed the time off and they had a great time with dad. Nothing more blissful than a lovely hotel room, a bottle of wine and a good book all to yourself. I didn't even ring home while I was gone.

Do it.

I used to do this. It was freaking amazing. The first time I went to a b&b just 4km from home at 9pm and was home by 10am, then I gradually built up to weekends away. It saved my sanity.

Wish I had done this when kids were very young. I think go for it!

ThAnks for the replies everyone I was certain I'd get a 'don't have kids then' line

I'm talking about on my own I don't have many friends and my best friend has MH issues and this will sound uncaring but she often has an 'episode' and the night finishes early and I'm still up for staying out. Wouldn't want that to happen!

I did this every 6 months prior to covid. Just for the hell of it. I book somewhere not too far away (usually around 2 hour drive away). I take a bottle of wine and some bubble bath and just crash in the room by myself and veg. Can't wait to start up again!

It would be so amazing to do that. If you've got the chance to, do it.
I'll cheer you on. whatever is your thing!

I do it all the time. I used to spend a lot of time travelling with work pre CV19 and really miss it. Gone away alone for a night or two in the UK about 10 times over the past year

Taking my dog away with me for a night to a local hotel this week.

I won a night in a hotel a few years ago. DH had to have DS so couldn't come. Was great. Swimming pool and mini spar, reeeaalllyyy good restaurant on site, was so good.

I wouldn't have fancied a night out on the town though, dinner and a few drinks yes but i wouldn't feel overly safe getting drunk alone

Amazing! Sounds more common than I thought.
I agree getting drunk alone seems dodgy, nights out don't seem spontaneous anymore as in it's unlikely to meet a stranger and sit and have a drink