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How much, if any, time do you get to yourself?

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tuttuttut · 15/06/2008 20:22

We have a 10mo. Dh goes to the gym every day, out for a drink after work once or twice a week. I do not literally ever get time to myself, just to sit and read for half an hour, do my hair, do nothing etc. If it's not my son it's my dh that wants my attention in the evenings. Aibu to want a little bit of time to myself occasionally? Do you any get time? What do you do?

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fedupofbeingfedup · 17/06/2008 18:07

I am a single working mum of 2, I dont get much time really, well I do but time where I cant plan anything cos its just a few hours here and there. I get tues, thurs and fri afternoons to myself for 2 and a half hours as I am not at work and the kids are at school and I get Saturday nights to myself as my kids go to their dads for the night, which is brilliant for me, I love my Saturday nights.

LolaLadybird · 17/06/2008 20:31

I'm a SAHM with 3 yo and a 6 mo. Thankfully, DD still naps so I try and get them to nap together to have a breather in the middle of the day. When I just had DD and she was v small I used to make sitting down with a cuppa the first thing I did when she nappped, otherwise I'd do chores and she'd wake up just as I was about to sit down.

Also, DH is v good at holding the fort for me to get out at evenings or weekends and to have a regular lie-in but - like everyone else - probably only because I've trained him that way and made sure it happened. Tbh, I think he quite likes it as his parenting style is much more laid back than mine (ie. involves the sofa and Sky TV )and he gets to do it his way without me looking over his shoulder.

I would really suggest having a chat with DH to schedule in some you-time - I think it will make such a difference. DH will probably find you're much better company as a result as you will be happier in yourself (not feeling resentful etc).

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