I don't know whether I'm odd or whether this is normal - I'm single parent to 6 year old and she goes to her dads two nights a week. I use to love going out and socialising every Friday night/Saturday, but these days I love staying at home. I don't know if anybody can relate, but I absolutely love time to myself, I don't get a lot of it with juggling degree, academic and professional jobs, and really enjoy taking little one out and exploring when were together.
So when I get some free time I'm very protective over it. However, most of my friends and family feel really clingy and want to be in touch what feels like 24/7. My neighbour asks to pop in for 5 minutes but she leaves 2- maybe 3 hours later. My phone is constantly pinging. Why do people need constant contact. I went on holiday with my LO not so long ago and it was so refreshing to turn my phone off.
I feel suffocated. Tonight I wanted to spend time when my DD was with her dad on my research, I know that's its Friday night but I know if I can work on it tonight and tomorrow it will free up my Sunday and Monday to have quality time with DD. But if I don't reply to messages I get lots of messages saying you ok? Im like ahhhhh just let me enjoy my free time.
Does anybody else feel suffocated??