I can totally understand, with not having kids, how you would miss him terribly. I would feel the same way if it were only my husband and I and we have been together almost every day for almost 10 years now. I agree with CherokeeGirl, try to look forward to his return instead of concentrating on him being away and plan something special for you two. It is important to try and have alone time from time to time though. Its healthy for your soul and your relationship.

Cherokee girl- I just adore you!!!! I wish you could teach me your technique for your crocheted roses! I crochet flowers to put on my hats and headbands, but I love your rose!!!! Do you have a plain single one to purchase? I want to see it in person! Lol! By the way... When I hit my goal weight, I'm going to buy one of your jacket/shrug.... Beautiful!!!

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Exactly!

When my husband goes out of town, I roll around on the floor with my arms outstretched saying, "It's mine! All mine!" And I eat the dinners that he doesn't like, and I read a book in the quiet, and I watch a girl movie, and I sit on the deck and listen to the birds without feeling guilty that I'm not being productive, and I sleep diagonally across the bed with my arms outstretched saying again, "It's mine! All mine!" I only get to be alone a few times a year, and when I do... can you tell that I revel in it??? And with no kids, that feeling of freedom is only increased for me. I wouldn't want it regularly or for longer than about a week, though.


Bless you both, Pink Crush. I wish both of you well and thank you for the burdens you carry for the rest of us.

you made my WEEK ...MY MONTH saying that! wow! PM me and I can see what I have here...I don't make those roses often as they KILL my eyes!!! hahaha. You are very sweet to mention them - hey, did you see that new all cream sweater? I worked so hard on that...I LOVE it...had to keep the first for myself! The part I love about making the sweaters is that they are made up out of my head - much like when we draw pictures etc? I draw with my crochet hook. I take notes on the sweaters that I think I may wish to make again or if someone wants a different size etc. Again, THANK YOU! xo

***but on the hubby being away- really....think about the return...do not focus on what you worry might befall him. Number one, you don't want to put those thoughts out there in the atmosphere - just sayin' - number two...that sort of thing is completely out of our hands. One thing I try to tell myself when I am full of anxiety "Is this making me feel better? All of this chatter in my head - how is it making me feel?" the answer is usually...it is making me sick...sweaty and lose time from a day. Each day being a gift - it is almost a sin to spend it in worry. So, please...think about the joy he may be having with his buds...and the happy reunion you will have due to the time he will have to miss you. One of my favorite memories is when my hubby returned from a trip...I came out to the driveway when I heard his truck and he swept me up into his arms and spun me around...nobody ever did that before...I can feel it to this day. :0)

OMG me too!! LOL It is only about once a year for me, but I kind of enjoy it. Its good for both of us. My husband was just gone a week ago for a four days and when I saw him pull up in his car, its like I fell in love all over again!

OH MY GOSH - I had such a fit of giggles from the imagery of this! floor and bed angels! hahahahhahhahahha

This is really cool! you are such a blessing! YES, Thank hubby for his service - and thank you to you too for holding down the fort while he is away...xoxo

He's 92F in the Army, not quite what he wanted, but it's a foot in the door.

I'm the same way. My husband leaves for business this Sunday night and doesn't return until Friday evening. I am already a wreck, everything sets off a crying spell. We have been apart once, for three days and that was for an emergency and I nearly came unglued. I just cannot stop worrying, I know he's a grown man but I just cannot imagine him being ok without me. Like Jcent mentioned I too have the horrible habit of panicking and worrying about all the awful things that could happen. This is on top of the fact that he is flying and flying terrifies me so of course I want him no where near a plane. Since we have no children and have just recently moved across the US I am on my lonesome for an entire week. No boozy movie nights with girlfriends. I've taken the planning approach. Monday I will go grocery shopping and shopping for some little projects to do through the week, I'm considering a make your own candle/soap/etc kind of kit. Also planning to buy a couple books. Tuesday will be candle/soap/etc day, Wednesday will be my day to read, Thursday I'm planning to make a cheesecake or some total pain in the ass recipe that will take all day to surprise DH when he comes home on Friday. Then Friday will be my pampering day where I do the full whammy and pick him up at the airport looking goooooooorgeous. I'm going to fill in the gaps with all the awful chores I normally can never find time for...*shifty eyes* Washing the curtains, dusting floor boards, organizing closets, etc. Nights are what worry me the most, I absolutely cannot sleep without him in the bed. Even when he's home, I need him in the bed to fall asleep. I have considered sleeping pills but in the past they have never worked for me. I know nothing will make it better but hopefully knowing you aren't alone will be of some comfort.