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re: Married baws with kids; how often do you have to get away from the family for a few days?
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:04 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:04 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I get to go to the camp for a weekend about every 3-4 months (by myself)..
To be perfectly honest, my wife is completely cool with it, but I often find myself at the camp, either feeling guilty about being away from my wife and the boys or wishing I was home with the family so it’s like I don’t get to enjoy being at the camp as much as I used to
Thankfully, my oldest is at the age where he can come down with me during the summer so hopefully it’s better this year
To be perfectly honest, my wife is completely cool with it, but I often find myself at the camp, either feeling guilty about being away from my wife and the boys or wishing I was home with the family so it’s like I don’t get to enjoy being at the camp as much as I used to
Thankfully, my oldest is at the age where he can come down with me during the summer so hopefully it’s better this year
This post was edited on 4/21/19 at 9:20 pm
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Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:05 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I was going to say I never like being away from my family, I am very family-centric. But, I don't work from home and obviously not around 24/7, so I see it from a different perspective from you. If I was in your situation I might, however, I would be certain my spouse got the same opportunity.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:07 pm to lsunurse
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These guys are full of shite.
Most are no doubt. Although this is one of the more wholesome examples of OT braggadocio I’ve seen.
This post was edited on 4/21/19 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:08 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Nothing wrong with a little "Me" time. Doesn't mean you don't love your family just need to do some things that you used too or enjoy doing. Plenty of time for family.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:11 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Before I retired from the Corps, USMC made damn sure I got plenty of time away from my family for huntin and such.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:14 pm to Eli Goldfinger
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I haven’t had a chance to get out in 3 months and need to badly.
Big reason why I don’t want kids
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:16 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I usually take 2-3 guy trips a year....kinda like a bachelor party without a bachelor
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:18 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Very rarely. Maybe on a business trip on a random tuesday night.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:19 pm to Eli Goldfinger
As little as possible. Really only for work trips a few times a year
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:21 pm to Eli Goldfinger
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I don’t apologize for needing a break.
You should apologize for being a cry baby.
Oh my gosh I need some me time. Muh, me time, Muh camp.Time.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:21 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Never much cared for being away from wife and children and never much cared when they were away
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:21 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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I'm pretty surprised by this thread.
Me too. Hopefully they’re trolling. I have been told by several people my entire life that an occasional trip alone or with friends is part of a balanced and functional marriage.
Weird responses on this thread, that’s for sure.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:24 pm to yellowfin
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I usually take 2-3 guy trips a year....kinda like a bachelor party without a bachelor
That’s a good way to put it.
But now everyone is happy to sip whiskey around a fire and tell lies.
We eat good...and usually catch a mess of fish.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:26 pm to Eli Goldfinger
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I’m headed out to camp and catch crappie at the end of the week.
I'm not married and I don't have kids so maybe I'm not qualified to respond, but why not take the kids fishing with you? Daddy always took me fishing when I was a little girl, and those are some of my fondest memories.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:26 pm to MrSmith
Lot of BS in this thread. Like the Facebook women that go from their man being their entire world to wanting to murder them every other day.
I don’t look forward to being away from my family as much as I have things I enjoy doing that is not possible for little kids to do. So yeah I hear you OP.
Plus, it’s definitely good to routinely get away from people you see every day to remember the simple things you love when you don’t have them.
I don’t look forward to being away from my family as much as I have things I enjoy doing that is not possible for little kids to do. So yeah I hear you OP.
Plus, it’s definitely good to routinely get away from people you see every day to remember the simple things you love when you don’t have them.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:26 pm to yellowfin
Anyone who doesn't like a weekend away in the woods, or with the guys AT LEAST 4-6 times a year has something VERY wrong with them, or are completely full of shite. Same goes for the ladies, we all need our time away with adult friends.
Being an adult with children doesn't mean you need to spend 365 nights a year with them. It's probably healthier for kids to have a few weekends with a parent alone as well, would seem to allow for more personal 1:1 bonding honestly.
Being an adult with children doesn't mean you need to spend 365 nights a year with them. It's probably healthier for kids to have a few weekends with a parent alone as well, would seem to allow for more personal 1:1 bonding honestly.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:29 pm to Eli Goldfinger
We do a little more than that. Think Cabo, Costa Rica, Vegas, etc
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:37 pm to yellowfin
Being married, having kids, and family are over rated to some degree.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:37 pm to Diver Diva
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why not take the kids fishing with you?
3yo son would love to, but he’s not quite old enough to have the patience. Plus, it would just be me doing more of what I do at home.
6yo daughter isn’t crazy about fishing.
This post was edited on 4/21/19 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 4/21/19 at 8:38 pm to Eli Goldfinger
typical gump.
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