Going away on my own is this ok

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Ok I was the peri menopause post wanting to be alone etc booked my night away in a Travelodge this week , had a lovely time wandering about, 2 course meal, wine, breakfast all for £60. Husband is fantastic and says if we can afford, why not do it once a month to give me the time and space i need. Is this normal and ok to do this, and does anyone else do this?

and yes ive booked for next month for £60 :)

YANBU. Yes. Do it. Yay!

Absolutely!! Enjoy!!

Sounds like a great idea to me.

How refreshing to hear you have a supportive OH (seems to be the minority on here).

Go for it and enjoy! Ah. Sounds like bliss.

Sounds good! My DH retired before I did, he went on one or two holidays by himself with my full blessing.

God, I'd love that!
Did it make you feel good? Then yes, it's absolutely OK!
Enjoy.

thanks i kinda feel guilty! Does mum guilt ever leave you? My husband is very good i am lucky ...its no luxury hotel but i was soooo happy in the Travelodge and had '5' yes '5' long hot showers with my new lovely shower foam, oh living the dream girls !

I think you should do it on regular basis. Your husband is all up for you doing it and he can take care of DC so no need to feel guilty.

Absolutely - I have been known to take myself off to Champneys for 1/2/3 nights!

kids are young adults now so no children to take care of just pets!! Kids are at home but can look after themselves
Husband said to do it once a month its v cheap

ahh now that would be good but not enough £££ maybe i can work my way up to that !!!

Definitely and good for your husband, pity more men aren’t so supportive. Mine would be but I think he deserves a night away from my menopausal stress even more than I do 🤦🏻😂

my husband has disabiliies too so he feels i need respite from him as well lol

Yes of course it’s fine, presumably your husband will also get a night’s hotel stay each month as well (if he so wishes).

Do it

Enjoy the peace and rest

Of course you should do it. Absolutely. Get yourself a bag and put some little things in to take. A chocolate bar, face mask etc. Just things to get you excited. It's ok to have your own time and space. Enjoy it ❤️

Sounds lovely, and excellent husband there.

This is fantastic! All green flags!

I do this! I jovially call it a mental health break but actually it’s true, it’s good for my head to get some time alone out of my day to day life and recharge a bit.

for me I prefer to go less than you’re husband has suggested so I can book something a little fancier or go for more than one night. Of course its completely personal preference isn’t it.

I go probably 3-4 times a year anywhere from 2-7 nights depending on how expensive due to the time of year of how much free time I have to spare for it.
if I go for longer especially in winter when prices are much cheaper because it’s out of season iv found it’s cheaper and an be nicer to book a self catering place but one that is close enough to a village or town so I can have a wander or maybe have a dinner or lunch out possibly.

Enjoy!

Why wouldn't it be OK? Who could possibly have an issue with it if you and your DH are happy to do it?

Do it and enjoy it. I would.

5 showers? You must be like a prune 🤣

Glad you enjoyed your little break though.

he cant go alone due to his disabilities but he has no desire to go alone anyway so all good :)

yeah my plan is once a month now to march then maybe leave it then till later in the year as have other committments over spring and summer, i may then do it less and make it 2 nights !

Sounds fab!

Is it £60 for the hotel room, breakfast and dinner? That's a great deal!