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Would you go on a holiday without husband?

30 replies

maxblac · 01/09/2017 20:43

A relaxing holiday, travelling alone and staying alone but to a place where you have some friends living so will meet up.

He is fine with it, and was invited but can't get time off work and doesn't seem fussed.

I feel guilty.

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 01/09/2017 20:46

Yes of course.

Horsemad · 01/09/2017 20:46

Go!

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WeatherDependent · 01/09/2017 20:48

I've just got back from my holiday without my DH, I did have the DCs so not particularly relaxing. We had a brilliant time, he was super busy with work and we're planning to do it again next year Wink

WatchingFromTheWings · 01/09/2017 20:49

I did it a few times with my ExH. Planning a weekend away next year leaving new DH behind!

smellybeanpole · 01/09/2017 20:49

Ohhhhh yes!!!
Go!
Have fun !

museumum · 01/09/2017 20:50

I definitely would if I got more holiday than him.
But as things are I wouldn't as it would mean a week less to spend together and we really enjoy our few weeks a year together.

BIWI · 01/09/2017 20:50

Yes! Have done it twice recently. Once to a Caribbean resort for a week on my own, one to Australia to visit family for two weeks.

Bliss.

MrsSchadenfreude · 01/09/2017 20:51

Yes, I do often.

RandomMess · 01/09/2017 20:51

Yes absolutely!!! Cannot wait until I find a friend to go with.

SandyY2K · 01/09/2017 20:52

Yes I'd go. I'm a firm believer that marriage doesn't mean being joined at the hip.

BlackberryLassi · 01/09/2017 20:55

Sounds great. I did this for the first time in our relationship this year. Was bliss!

mindutopia · 01/09/2017 21:00

Definitely. Actually I do this once a year if I can. I went to Barcelona for a weekend in the spring, completely by myself, no friends there. It was lovely and relaxing. Not that we wouldn't want to do things together when we can, but we don't really have anyone who can provide childcare overnight on any sort of regular basis. We can maybe get my mum about once a year for an overnight and we do go away together as a couple usually then. But it's also nice to go away myself too. I don't personally enjoy traveling with friends. I like visiting friends, but if I want to go see and explore a new place I prefer to do it on my own (I figure I spent the rest of my life fitting what I want to do around everyone's schedules and needs, it's my rare chance not to). My dh does go away a few times a year for the weekend with friends, which he enjoys. He wouldn't enjoy traveling by himself as he just doesn't enjoy being alone as much as I do, so that's fine for him. Yes, do it. It's wonderful.

putdownyourphone · 01/09/2017 21:00

Yes

twilightcafe · 01/09/2017 21:00

Yes! I'm going to Berlin for a long weekend with a friend. And I can't wait. I'm even excited about two hours of peace and quiet on the coach to the airport. Grin

TheNaze73 · 01/09/2017 21:01

Of course. Nothing grows in shade

Ecclesiastes · 01/09/2017 21:02

Of course. Often.

The fact you feel guilty is pretty depressing.

SentientCushion · 01/09/2017 21:07

I'm going on three holidays this year without my husband. A stay in Disneyland, a weekend to a cabin in the Lake District, and a holiday to Poland with my sister. Don't feel guilty about any of them.

maxblac · 01/09/2017 21:07

Thanks everyone, I have done it before and I love it as I always like to have alone time and am not keen on travelling with friends as I like to do my own thing.

I'm glad I asked now 😂 only feel a bit guilty as he's working at home and needs a break too but he just doesn't have enough holiday unfortunately as we have a 2 week break planned in Jan. Also my mother (eye rolling) yay! Thanks ladies

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Piffpaffpoff · 01/09/2017 21:08

Oh god yes.

MaryShelley1818 · 01/09/2017 21:11

Definitely go!! I have many holidays with friends...and am happy for DP to do the same :)

MrsPringles · 01/09/2017 21:16

Oh hell yes. Go go go!
Have an amazing time

Ragwort · 01/09/2017 21:18

Yes of course, I love a beach holiday, lazing around without my DH or teenage DS Grin, they love a skiing trip which I would hate.

I also go away with my mother - who leaves 87 year old DH/Dad at home. But he also does his own thing - youth hostelling Grin.

Why feel guilty? Don't be a martyr.

WatchingFromTheWings · 01/09/2017 21:30

@RandomMess

Yes absolutely!!! Cannot wait until I find a friend to go with.

I used to just go on my own!

Ellisandra · 01/09/2017 21:37

Fuck yes!
My fiancé went skiing without me this year - I didn't have the holiday available.

The only time I'd say no is if it left you short (as an individual or couple) so he couldn't enjoy the holiday he wanted with you later.

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