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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH is an introvert and loving the current situation. I used to be more of an introvert but have changed over the years and do not enjoy extended periods alone, especially for the kids.

I'm not looking to bust out and jump on a plane or go to concerts or take the kids to an amusement park. I just want to get out for a nice road trip to some peaceful place, maybe even carefully select an AirBnb. Or just go to a new pretty spot on a Sunday like a lake. Our kids are still small, under 8 years old and I'd rather not manage them alone. But DH has no interest. Perfectly fine staying home every single weekend, having the kids play in the yard. We have friends we see once in a blue moon with kids-- we meet up at a park, for example. That's all we do. DH just wants to tinker in the garage, bbq at home every weekend. It's been like this for months. I talk with friends on the phone, visit a friend or two here and there. Our families live far away so visiting them isn't an option. Some close friends invited us over for a little gathering in their yard with only them. DH isn't interested. I feel like we're going to drift away from some people.

I work full-time and my job sent everyone home months ago and we're expected to telework through the winter. That used to be a good outlet with occasional conference trips. Even back then DH wasn't interested in doing much. I've been trying to convince him to consider new things to do just for more variety. No dice. Maybe it's me? Is this just how it has to be? [/quote]
Hugs! This sounds exactly like my DH. Except that he often has to work on the weekends so there is even less time for us all to do something (assuming he wanted to). I have the same fears as you. It is so hard! A few things I have tried: 
1. We are booking an AirBnB with a private pool near the beach. Not much interacting with other people - but at least we will get out of the house and enjoy something new. 
2. I have been taking one morning off every other week to meet my mom at a nearby park. Sometimes we just sit by the river and talk. Sometimes we hike. Sometimes my kids come along too. 
3. We are in a “quarantine bubble” with a family we are close to (kids are similar ages). We have the same views on COVID safety and so our families will occasionally hang out so the kids can play etc. 
4. I signed my kids up for an outdoor running club in the Fall. It will be socially distant and allow them to hang out with other kids. We know some of the families so the adults can talk while the kids run.

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