To walk alone for 45mins at 8pm?

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Just that really.

Told my DH I would be walking home from work tonight, finish 8pm.

It takes around 40-45mins. There are no busses at this time. He feels I should get a taxi, mainly due to the attacks on women that have been published in the media recently. I've said I can't justify the expense and am more than happy walking, usually do if it's daylight. We live in a holiday resort area but it's along 3 fairly busy main roads so won't be in any isolated areas.

He usually collects me but he has covid so can't collect me and I don't drive.

AIBU to think its fine to walk home at this time of the day in the dark or should I follow his advise and get a taxi and claw the cost back elsewhere?

I wouldn't think twice about walking home if it's lit and busy roads.

Him having COVID does not mean he can't pick you up as it would only be the two of you in the car (unless he is self-isolating in a room at home).

I would walk it and I wouldn't take kindly to anyone telling me not to. I have also had a not very nice experience with a taxi driver.

.I would where I work but it is along a very very busy road and a route with many walkers and lined with houses that I know lots of the owners so could knock if I felt threaten.

I'd walk it

8pm in my area, town centre - yes. 8pm where I grew up, walking from village to village in rural Yorkshire - nope.

I’d walk but I walk dog at 9/10pm no issues. I’m happy with area I live in (low crime) and I walk along main road well lit. My dh has never said anything. I’d assess taxi as bigger risk - hanging around for it, speed they drive at.

Might be a good chance to discuss you learning to drive - seems a waste there’s a car sat there.

I do this pretty much every day.

I would call a friend for a catch up walky talky and walk if I knew the area and didn't have to wait along major roads or dark spooky places.

If he is really that concerned, you could always use the "Google Maps" live location (or Telegram\Garmin do something similar) so your husband can monitor your location as you walk?

I walk in the dark all the time and much later than 8pm. My life would be so restricted if I didn’t. Agree with people who say wouldn’t walk through parks etc at that time or down dark alleys but it sounds like that doesn’t apply here.

I'd walk in your situation if I knew the route and felt safe.

I would walk
I walk home from the pub when I've been out with friends later than that.

I would walk without a doubt (and often do similar) if I felt safe.

I honestly wouldn't think twice about this. I don't think the flip side of being concerned about violence against women is being infantalised by a man.

I wouldn't have a problem with this walk where I live, but if I was tired after the day, I'd happily spend £3 - 4 on a taxi.

I would walk. If he is worried then you could carry a personal alarm, buy one online for around £10.

I would happily walk

I walk home from work, I can finish at 9, 10 or 11pm. It takes me about 45 minutes. I also start at 6am sometimes, so leave for work at 5am. The buses finish well before then.

It's along a wide, safe, well lit pavement next to a main road. I've never had any trouble.

But I wouldn't do that everywhere. If I had worries about it, I would cycle it instead (I have an e-bike and my work lets us take bikes inside for safety). But I prefer to walk as it's my main exercise.

I wouldn't think twice about walking.

and am more than happy walking

This is the key bit. I think it is as important to not allow the (well meaning ) men in our lives to make our world smaller more restricted as any "random stranger".

We live in a holiday resort area but it's along 3 fairly busy main roads so won't be in any isolated areas.

If you have looked at it and risk assessed it and you feel comfortable - that's all that is needed.

I’d walk, just remember a torch and a good hat as it will be extra cold. Best to wear bright colours too if you can - so cars can see you.

I’d walk if footpaths and well lit. Would otherwise due to risk of not being seen and hit/injured. I’ve walked that length of time later in the evening after going out with friends

If you know the route, it’s well lit and you’re not passing through anywhere dodgy then yes. As others have said, wear your trainers and send your dh messages en route.

I’d walk.

Most people have done that at some time but you need to be in a busy, well lit area. Remote places and country lanes are not on.