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AIBU?

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The older I get…….

14 replies

Usuallytho · 25/04/2023 17:54

The less I want to interact with others, go too far from home or behave ‘properly’ for the benefit of ‘society’. I want to hunker down with my husband and please myself (and him if necessary although he is of a similar ilk). AIBU

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Usuallytho · 25/04/2023 17:56

Although I would never act in an asbo way, just keep myself to myself.

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Easterfunbun · 25/04/2023 17:57

Yep. I hear ya 👍.

ElizaB22 · 25/04/2023 18:08

We are aboard on holiday at the moment and I think I could quite happily holiday nearer home from now on. Although one of my main complaints is as I am very very very fair, I can't be bothered with suncreaming myself from head to toe so I am hiding in the shade, however at my age I am enjoying a siesta 😀

Juanne · 25/04/2023 18:37

I got you sister. We decided to stay in for a few days after our last holiday seeing as it was so cold here in the UK. That few days turned into 10, as we enjoyed staying in so much.

NoLongerATeacher · 25/04/2023 18:59

Yep same here - I have retired -DH is retiring this year. We’re going to put a big sign on the gate saying P*ss Off 😂

DrManhattan · 25/04/2023 19:00

It's your life do what you want.

Frankbutchersfangs · 25/04/2023 19:02

My best friends are my DH, sofa, chocolate, kindle and cat 🤣🤣🤣

YouAreNotBatman · 25/04/2023 19:37

I just need the husband or wife first, so I don’t have to go anywhere or bother with anyone else..

Until then, gotta socialise or I’ll be too alone / lonely.

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Usuallytho · 25/04/2023 20:10

Ha ha, that’s just what we need!

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Equalitea · 26/04/2023 09:02

I feel this too. A lot!

readingismycardio · 26/04/2023 10:15

I hear you and I'm only in my 30s😂 We do go on holiday a lot, but only the two of us. bliss!

lookingthroughthekeyhole · 26/04/2023 10:19

I was watching Hells Kitchen with dh and the winning team got to go to a party and the losing team had to stay and wash up.
I said to dh id rather stay home and do the washing up than have to go to a party and he agreed.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 26/04/2023 10:55

Same here, OP. Not so bad if we can drive, but increasingly I really hate all the faff and hassle of airports/planes. Dh still has itchy feet so although we do still go away together, he also goes now and then on his own - fine with me.
I used to love travelling but I do love my own bed now.

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Usuallytho · 26/04/2023 18:50

I never imagined this would be a thing but quite honestly I feel it’s liberating to not have to ‘enjoy’ everything my holiday destination has to offer. My kids would be appalled if they were here. 😂

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