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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Same here.  I'm somewhat introverted, and I have 2 very extroverted young DDs.  They LOVE to talk, and they thrive on constant activity and being on-the-go.  I also work full-time, and my situation at work has become very demanding and high-stress over the past 6 months.  DH is extremely introverted and prefers to be left completely alone, so 90% of kid/house stuff falls to me.  I'm mentally exhausted and would give just about anything for a weekend away to reset, but I can't even seem to manage an afternoon.  My parents visited for Christmas and occupied the girls for 2 hours while I ran some last-minute errands, and it was bliss to be alone in the car just running from store to store.
I love my girls more than anything, and I feel so guilty about craving time to myself before I burn out.
DH used to take our older DD out for a few hours every other weekend or so, to the playground or something similar, but he stopped doing that once our younger DD was born.  I remember loving the time and peace to curl up on the couch with a good book.[/quote]

Your DH preferring to be alone is no reason he GETS to be alone. Tough cookies. I say this as an extreme introvert who craves solitude like a drug. Sound like he gets hours and hours alone and you get none. Not okay. Tell him what you need (2 hours alone every weekend day; half hour alone every week day or something) and that you will be taking it. He is on childcare duty.)

You’ll feel so much better. You have to TAKE the time, though, and insist on it. No kids busting into the room where you are reading, no spouse asking what he should make for lunch. Ignore, refuse to solve problems, say “gosh, I don’t know. I’m sure you’ll figure it out” and go back to your book/show when interrupted.[/quote]

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