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How often do you see your dp?

20 replies

Littlemissindependent · 06/06/2017 20:46

If you don't live together? I've been single for so long that I'm really not sure what's the 'norm' any more...

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JellyWellyKelly · 06/06/2017 23:08

I see mine 3/4 times a week. He generally stays over those nights and then leaves in the morning. Some weeks we can spend more time together than others though.

Funnyfarmer · 06/06/2017 23:10

Mine everyday. We have 2 dc's though and he's my main sauce of child care. He only stays over 2 maybe 3 times a week though

thestamp · 07/06/2017 04:56

3-4 nights sleeping over. See each other for a quick lunch/ supper maybe once a week as well. Been seeing each other for about 18 months, serious/exclusive for about half that.

For the first 6-8 months ish it was 1-3 times a week, for at most a day at a time, usually just a few hours per. Didn't even sleep over for first 6 months.

Some people are in each other's pockets instantly, others see each other every week or two for years running. There's no wrong way to do it.

Littlemissindependent · 07/06/2017 06:43

I'd like to think I'm fairly independent, having been by myself for 3 and a half years, so it's not a case of needing to see him. I'm just not convinced a relationship can be sustained on a couple of hours here and there, no matter how much you love someone

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jeaux90 · 07/06/2017 06:46

I see mine 2 times a week a year in. He stays over etc

I think social constructs tell us we need to progress to see each other more or move in but I'm happy with the way things are.

I am a single mum, heavy job etc and I dont to be with someone all the time. I'm happy with that and so is he.

FluffyWhiteTowels · 07/06/2017 06:55

We spend weekends together day and night. Seems to work as a balance

ivykaty44 · 07/06/2017 07:00

It's not what everyone else does, it has to be what suits your relationship. You can't base your relationship on someone elses, if you do then it's not healthy.

Work out what you both want and that may change over time.

category12 · 07/06/2017 07:18

I see mine about once a week/fortnight, and have a weekend together when kids are at their dad's. We are more or less constantly in touch online. I am not interested in escalating things, what we have suits me.

Lilmisskittykat · 07/06/2017 07:43

I see mine two weekends a month.

Used to be more but he's settled into weekends only. He works shifts so is off days when I would be working and we live 40 minutes driving away. So he doesn't see the point of coming down mid week as he'd be on his own. (Can't say I totally understand that logic)

If you want strange I'll add to the mix we are married and don't live together.

He lives with his mum I have my own house, we've been married a year and half. I wouldn't exactly say it's a model relationship and probably not ideal. Sometimes I love the space - I do alot of gym classes at night and have hobbies - other times I just think I single without the fun of dating.

Overall situation is we decide to sell my house and buy together but chain free ... so he stayed living with his mum and I'm moving back with parents but I was hoping my house would have sold quicker then it is doing (nearly a year!).

TheNaze73 · 07/06/2017 07:47

I don't think you'll find the definitive answer here OP. I suppose the only answer that really matters is what you want. Up to say 2 years into a relationship, I'd find more than 3 times a week stifling.
As long as you get to see your friends, pursue your interests & do what is important to you, what someone gets of the rest of you, is your look out

lalalala578 · 07/06/2017 10:33

Married. 2 kids. Together 11 years. Twice a week. 8 times a month usually.

FuckOffDavid · 07/06/2017 11:41

I see my boyfriend from Friday evening till Sunday afternoon. Occasionally we meet up in the nearest city during the week for a few hours if we aren't busy. We see each other more often in the school holidays. We are both single parents.

MyheartbelongstoG · 07/06/2017 14:02

Before we lived together we saw each other every day.

I'd be leaving and he'd be asking when am I coming back.

Breezy1985 · 07/06/2017 14:41

Mine stays over at mine 2 nights a week and we stay over at his for all the school hols, been together 15 months. There is some distance and I don't drive - works for us :)

Orlandointhewilderness · 07/06/2017 14:46

Together 10 months. We live 50 miles apart. See each other 1/2 nights at the weekend and maybe for a couple of hours in the week. I miss him very much. I have a DD so we are waiting until we have been together for longer before we move in together.

heron98 · 07/06/2017 15:32

I live with mine and we probably "see each other" as in actually sit down and eat together, or hang out about 3 times a week. He works very long hours. I don't mind as the time we spend together is quality time rather than just mindlessly sitting together in front of the TV and have lots of time to spend alone or with my friends which I also value.

lovetobeatpeace · 07/06/2017 17:03

As others have said, it's about what suits you & your relationship. DP & I have been together for over 8 years, don't live together & have no immediate plans to. We see each other 2-3 times a week, spend holidays together & speak/text at least once a day. Suits us both!

lovetobeatpeace · 07/06/2017 17:06

As others have said, it's about what suits you & your relationship. DP & I have been together for over 8 years, don't live together & have no immediate plans to. We see each other 2-3 times a week, spend weekends & holidays together & speak/text at least once a day. Suits us both!

SugarnetMum · 07/06/2017 21:02

We have no kids. Together over a year, together everyday and every night. Apart from when im in work. Basically live together

Laurenannxo · 07/06/2017 22:05

I see mine everyday and wouldn't have it any other way Smile

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