Backstory - 2DC, youngest 17, been together long time. We split childcare/housework down the middle 50/50. Both went part time so both went through the same hit on career when DC were little. Financially well off, mortgage gone, both back to full time and earning well with little difference (under 5k) in wages. No hint of affairs etc. All this is important because of this anomaly!
I am desperate for a weekend away with my friends. I haven't had one for a decade at least and never one that didn't have some sort of occasion attached. I have mentioned booking a weekend for end of the year for me and a couple of friends to go away, have some drinks, indulge in our hobby etc. Now I have had nights out, days out throughout marriage but this is a sticking point! I have facilitated my DH going overseas with his mates in the past, yet I am getting odd comments around what are they supposed to do for the weekend and why aren't I invested as much time and enthusiasm in s weekend away with them.
All I want is a weekend away! Doesn't mean I don't love them anymore, I just want time with friends.i really like time alone and just wish I could have more of it. Not even voiced yet that if we can get DC through uni, I may, may just have enough saved to buy a little flat that I can stay in a day or two a week.
Sorry just needed to vent a bit!