Alone Time - with update
She Said: Several months ago, I posed the question: How does a couple strike a balance between getting enough alone time to maintain sanity, and spending enough time together to nurture the relationship? Folks, I have the answer. First of all, don't work together. Second, work opposite schedules. We used to see each other all day every day for months, both at home and at work. (It's a wonder neither of us resorted to murder just for a little solitude.) You won't hear either of us whining anymore about not having enough time to ourselves. We've got loads of it now.
My job keeps me really busy, and it's not always a 9 to 5 schedule. Tony is enjoying his new job, and I think it's perfect for him...the kind of person he is, the things he enjoys, the experience he has...I think he's found his niche. But his schedule varies too, and we've gone from spending every waking moment together to not knowing when we'll have dinner together next. I'd like to find a happy medium, but I'm not complaining. After all, it's about quality not quantity; we're developing a deeper appreciation for the time we do get to spend together.
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I agree. We've been married for almost 10 years and probably over half of them have been with us on opposite shifts. I have no clue how we managed to have three kids!
Posted by: Sandi | April 28, 2008 10:09 PM