Am I the only one that does this?

[Anonymous]

Every so often I'll take a Friday off or work half a day and go watch a midday movie by myself. I'll buy popcorn and a soda (I Nader drink soda in my regular life) and a pack of skittles. On Friday I watched "Neighbors" which was actually pretty funny. I never invite nor tell my spouse about it.

[Anonymous]

This is healthy. I'm sure your DH won't give a shit what you're up to as long as you're not giving handies to strangers in the movie theater. Sometimes we need to do stuff by ourselves. Enjoy!!!

[Anonymous]

I do this for the sci movies and action blockbusters my partner hates. I sneak a boozy milkshake in my purse. Favorite combo was The Wolverine and a pint of Haagen Das's coconut macaroon mixed only with enough coconut rum that it was liquidy.

[Anonymous]

If I could manage to slip away for two hours during the workday, I would love to do something like this. I think it's a nice treat and a great way to end the week!

[Anonymous]

My best friend and I sometimes skip out of work a tad early on a Friday (only around 4-4:30) to meet at the E Street Cinema to watch a movie only the two of us want to see (usually a documentary). There's usually a 5:30-5:45 show. I get a crab pretzel and she gets nachos. We both get beers (yes, they have alcohol there). It's something we both look forward to!

[Anonymous]

Normal except the part about not telling your spouse.

[Anonymous]

Why wouldn't you tell your spouse? Do you have a desire to feel like you're a teenager and sneaking behind your parents' back?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't you tell your spouse? Do you have a desire to feel like you're a teenager and sneaking behind your parents' back?

Most married women that I know have to ask for and then justify any time they take for themselves. Even a couple hours for a movie. I applaud OP for not falling into that trap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't you tell your spouse? Do you have a desire to feel like you're a teenager and sneaking behind your parents' back?

Most married women that I know have to ask for and then justify any time they take for themselves. Even a couple hours for a movie. I applaud OP for not falling into that trap.

Uh, I don't. Are these women SAHMs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't you tell your spouse? Do you have a desire to feel like you're a teenager and sneaking behind your parents' back?

Most married women that I know have to ask for and then justify any time they take for themselves. Even a couple hours for a movie. I applaud OP for not falling into that trap.

Uh, I don't. Are these women SAHMs?

Nope. WOHMs.

I cringe when I hear these women asking if they can go out to the movies or even for a walk in RCP.

I was shocked as a divorced mom to discover how much easier it was for me to do what I pleased. I have primary physical custody and just plan around the EOW and 1 weeknight that ex-DH has the kiddo. Now that I am partnered up again, I am very careful to stake out me time as a non-negotiable. I don't ask. I don't justify. I just put it on the calendar and go do my thing. No fuss, no muss.

[Anonymous]

I love going to the movies by myself during the day, I am a SAHM, I did this too when I was a Working mom. It's nice to get away.

[Anonymous]

That is inspired. Last time I went to the movies by myself was in grad school. Don't know why I haven't thought of it recently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't you tell your spouse? Do you have a desire to feel like you're a teenager and sneaking behind your parents' back?

Most married women that I know have to ask for and then justify any time they take for themselves. Even a couple hours for a movie. I applaud OP for not falling into that trap.

Huh? Where are these women? Do they actually ask for permission, as in "May I go to the movies?"

Or is it "Hey honey, so I was able to get out of work early and decided to go see Jaws 7 this afternoon. It was great. How was your day?" I'm married and have done that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't you tell your spouse? Do you have a desire to feel like you're a teenager and sneaking behind your parents' back?

Most married women that I know have to ask for and then justify any time they take for themselves. Even a couple hours for a movie. I applaud OP for not falling into that trap.

Huh? Where are these women? Do they actually ask for permission, as in "May I go to the movies?"

Or is it "Hey honey, so I was able to get out of work early and decided to go see Jaws 7 this afternoon. It was great. How was your day?" I'm married and have done that.

More like, "Is there anyway possible that I can get a couple hours to myself this week? I want to _____."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't you tell your spouse? Do you have a desire to feel like you're a teenager and sneaking behind your parents' back?

Most married women that I know have to ask for and then justify any time they take for themselves. Even a couple hours for a movie. I applaud OP for not falling into that trap.

Uh, I don't. Are these women SAHMs?

I'm a SAHM and I don't, and neither do any of my SAHM friends.