Friday, November 16, 2007 4:25 PM
How can I get a night out by myself without upsetting my spouse?
Spending some time away from your spouse is perfectly normal (if not, healthy), but it does require a bit of compromise. Because you don’t want to send the message that your friends or time away from your mate is more important to you than your marriage, negotiate a ratio of togetherness and time apart that meets both of your needs. When you do schedule nights out with your crew or solo, make sure to let your partner know in advance. Like we said, it's important to have this space, just as long as it doesn’t make your married time sparse.