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4 Things I Learned from Not Seeing My Husband for A Week
I enjoyed my alone time but I realised something important.
Last week, my husband was on a management work trip.
I know — it’s not a long time, but it was the first time we were away from each other for longer than a day.
We met a few years ago and quickly became inseparable. We moved in with each other right before the first lockdown in the UK back in 2020. It felt natural to spend all the time together.
Before him, I’d never lived with a partner before. I had never even spent many days in a row with anyone. So it amazed me how quickly I got used to being with my husband.
When he was away, it was interesting for me to observe myself. Now that he’s back and I’ve had a chance to reflect, here are 4 things I’ve learned about myself and relationships during this time:
1. “If he wanted to, he would.”
People often accept a lack of communication when a partner is away. But it’s not the case with my husband.
He texted me and sent me photos every day. He called me during the day and before bed. I didn’t feel anxious at all about our distance.
