As an adult - whats the craziest thing you have ever done?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here for anyone who has thought about a short solo trip- cannot recommend it highly enough. I got to do everything I wanted (husband would not have wanted to take a cooking class, spends several hours in a museum or shopping) It was all about me and what I wanted to do and it was SO liberating.

The first time in a very very long time, I put myself first. My husband was shocked and angry at first but came around and when I really explained how I had been feeling he actually supported it- so much so that I am going back this Sept!

I'm happy you finally did this and also sad that it took so long. I'll never understand why people don't take more time to do things like this for themselves. I'm married, work full time, and have two kids who are very busy. But my spouse and I have always prioritized each other getting away time, time with friends, etc. I hope your post makes more people realize that they should do things like this. And of course not everyone can afford a trip to Paris but if that's your thought then you're missing the point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've done two solo trips since having kids, and both have been great.

The first was a four day trip to the beach after it became clear I was the only one in the family who was excited about it. (The kids were pre-teens and had other things they're prefer to do that week. DH could take it or leave it, so he was happy to stay with the kids while I peaced out.)

I had the BEST time. My drive there happened to be on the day Taylor Swift released Lover, so I cranked it up high and ended up listening to it multiple times in a row, followed by her previous albums - singing at the top of my lungs as I drove. Perfection.

Second was a four day winter getaway to an AirBnB at the lake. Just to enjoy the peace and quiet of having my own space and doing what I wanted to do, when I wanted to do it, without having to consult with or consider anyone else's needs but my own. I slept late, read a few books, journaled my little heart out, had long phone calls with multiple out of town friends, and enjoyed watching the water.

Both times I came back home relaxed, refreshed, and ridiculously grateful to my wonderful DH for understanding and valuing my need to "do my thing" solo sometimes.

Wait, are you saying you didn't spend any time away from your children until they were pre-teens? Are you serious?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was going through a rough time last year,it was a combination of becoming an empty nester, saying goodbye to my youngest, trying to find myself again (and feeling very lost). I suddenly felt like the world was moving without me and I was losing precious time.

One day (after my husband said he wasn't wanting to take a short trip to Paris) at my suggestion, I was feeling super edgy and literally bought myself a ticket to Paris for that night. Packed my bags and left for the airport bout the time my husband was coming home. I left him a letter telling him for once I was doing something for me, I was only going for 4 days. My son incidentally was away for a break with a family friend.

I have never ever done anything like that and the Valium and martini I had right before boarding were very much needed as my liquid courage. I spoke on the phone to him as I was boarding, he was dumbstruck and I explained i just needed to do it. We spoke at length once I landed and I kind of unleashed of all I had been feeling for a long time, that he in his defense knew nothing about. He ended up being really cool and understanding about it.

I spent four blissful days going to a cooking school I have dreamed about attending, eating in some of the restaurants I have had on a list for a long time, stayed at the Ritz, and treated myself to a few wonderful "souvenirs". I spent long days at the museums, walking along the Seine and room service last night there. It was heaven. I came back feeling totally recharged and like a new person. I never looked back, now I am so happy I acted on impulse as crazy as it seemed at that time. So much so I will do it again in Sept. but this time my husband has a heads up

I rode the green line sober.

[Anonymous]

My Paris story -
One time my teenage sons & husband were driving me crazy with bickering as I was trying to cook Easter dinner. So I left dramatically and went to drink margaritas at the local Mexican restaurant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1. Quit a job I had been in for 13 yrs and started my own biz.

2. Sex in a park in Madrid in the daytime.

Gasp!