When your partner has to head out of town for business or pleasure, it is natural to spend time missing their company. This time without your partner, though, is precious time for you and time you should take advantage of. This valuable alone time may often go by slowly, but it doesn’t have to. Here are some constructive things to do while your mate is away:
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Plan your girl party. Since you have extra space at your place, invite your friends over for a girl’s night in. Rent movies, drink wine, and let your out-of-town mate fantasize about the pillow fight. This is a great time to bond with the ladies in your life for an extended amount of time.
Detox. Living with a man can wreak havoc on your diet. It’s difficult to eat your healthy grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli while your man decides to bring home his favorite Philly Cheese Steak. This time away is a great time to detox for a weekend. You can do a juice fast or go all out and give The Master Cleanse a three-day try, or whatever kind of diet detox you like. Stock up on some yoga DVDs or other ways to relax and cleanse your body and mind.
Reconnect with family. While it’s tempting to spend this time apart yucking it up with friends, this can be a great time to spend with your family too—solo time. Now that I’m married, most of the time I spend with my family involves my husband and I spending time with them, which is great, but sometimes lacking. Plan a dinner with your parents, just the three of you. Or spend time visiting your grandparents. If everyone lives far away, you can also spend time reconnecting with them via an old-fashioned letter.
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