To want to do things by ourselves a lot?

[Gugugu]

I'm wondering if I'm really abnormal and if this is not a good sign.

But basically I love doing things by myself with my DC.

Family consists of me, DH, shared DC and DSC.

I have no issue going to things by myself with our child and a lot of the time actively prefer it.

Not even necessarily small things either. I've been on holiday by ourselves for example and loved every minute and would prefer that over all going together.

Is that weird? There's so many things I want to plan and do and in my mind I'd really prefer to do them by ourselves.

My husband works a lot so this is feasible for a lot of things anyway but everyone always acts like it's such a shame.

Don’t worry about what others think.

Why are you with your husband if you never want to do things with him?

I wouldn't say I NEVER want to do things with him, just a lot of the time I am happy to go alone with our DC.

I don’t think it’s a healthy sign if you prefer your family without your partner being an active part of it!

Originally you said that a lot of the time you prefer it. That's not the same thing, is it?

This.

Everyone's different so do makes you happy. I treasure some 1 on 1 time with my toddler but I love being with my partner or friends too. It must be hard work on your own with them. No one to watch them while you're in the loo or want to chat on the phone!

@Gugugu to be honest I often find my day out/activities are a lot less stressful without my DP, he flaffs a lot and is really bad a decision making which I find tiring. I'm hoping to go on holiday next year with just my ds, he's primary school age and I'm really looking forward to it.

I don't think it's abnormal. I think you enjoy having the decisions of the days out/holidays left up to you, without another adult to challenge it or stress you out about it? I think I'd be the same! But not all the time 😜

My husband works away quite a lot too so I don't know whether I've just sort of got used to it being just us too maybe.

See I just love this. Me and DC away on our own doing our own thing. Bliss.