Time away for Dad Equals Hell for Me
It's Thursday. That means that tonight, my DH will be heading off to game night. And tomorrow night he will head to Friday Night Magic. I try not to begrudge him this time away. He is the Stay-at-Home Dad to my SS11. And as unpleasant as SS can be, I know that DH NEEDS this time for himself.
The thing is, I never get time for me to go and get away. So I am jealous of his away time. And on top of that, I have two nights ahead of dealing with a snarling, snapping, growling, unpleasant and downright nasty child. He has been really difficult to live with lately.
I love him. But I don't like him or his behavior right now.
I am NOT looking forward to tonight.
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Ugh yuck! Maybe you guys
Ugh yuck! Maybe you guys could go out to eat and hit a movie? Maybe he won't be as annoying in public? You need time for you too, I would talk to him about that. I would go nuts!
Why aren't you entitled to
Why aren't you entitled to alone time as well? You deserve it even more than he does. Yes he's a SAHD but he has unconditional love making it easier for him to accept, and deal with those awful personality traits you described.
If he gets one night a week out to get a break, it's reasonable for you to be able to have the same. Maybe Saturday night could be your time for yourself? You could treat yourself to a mani/pedi or have drinks with girlfriends.
If he is a SAHD, does that
If he is a SAHD, does that mean that he's raising his child on YOUR income?
Why is he not working & supporting his child? A job would give him time away from his kid & out of the house & would allow him to provide for his own kid.
where is this kid's mother?
where is this kid's mother?
BM isn't in the picture.
BM isn't in the picture. Last we heard she was about 1000 miles away and is homeless. And DH is A SAHD because he has disabilities that make it difficult for him to get and keep a job. He is is autistic, bi-polar, and has a MS. So he stays at home while I work.
you are a saint, my dear.
you are a saint, my dear. but, even if this were your bio-child, you would be entitled to some you time. does your dh object when you request it?