Every year my husband leaves right after Christmas to spend 2 weeks with his sister in VA and brother in PA.( Mainly to go hunting in PA). This is our 10th Christmas together and this year due to when Christmas falls, he is leaving Saturday morning for a few reasons. One, his sis in VA has 4 small children and her dr husband left her and she is trying to sell the house to move south to be near us. So, my husband is going to be with her & the kids for Christmas.
Anyways- long story short, that leaves me ALONE for Christmas. Not totally alone, I am driving an hour to see my mom & best friend but it will not be the same. I will wake up Christmas morning all alone.
Anyone else in the same boat??

no.

And I'm not judging, but I have to know: Why is your husband not with you for Christmas? Hunting with brothers and whatnot just doesn't seem like enough of a reason to not be around the wife?

Natisse said:

Ocean said:

I know ...he's ok about it so he says but I still wish I could be there with him also

it's going to be tough not being with your husband, but i'm glad you'll be able to spend some quality holiday time with your mom and friend. you'll look back on that with no regrets, i'm sure.

<-----is alone this Christmas

IrresistibleB1tch said:

Thanks Martina- you get it!
Noone else seems to understand... My dr yesterday feel off her stool when I told her. I have gone on this trip before. His brother lives on a 60 acre farm. No TV or computer access. No stores, no nothing. Two weeks is a very long time to do nothing...
Besides- I would be away from the org for 2 wks -hell NO!!
I will miss him dearly as he will miss me but this is guy time and I end up being the cook, cleaner and designated driver in the snow no less. Hello- I live in Florida! Been there- Done that!
Now I can stay at home get caught up on some things, not have to make dinner or do his laundry. I can sleep with my three dogs and enjoy some alone time.
Also- a big reason I am OK with this is because he is going to be with his sis and her 4 kids who really need a man around. My husband is going to do some repairs around the house for her while he is there. They have no other family where she lives right now, they moved there for her husband practice. HIs sis has had a very rough year- I feel she needs him more then I do right now.
Saying all of that- I will miss him but I knew this was part of the deal when I married him.
Besides- HE WILL OWE ME!!!!! I WILL NEVER LET HIM FORGET!!!
That's what women do!!

shanti0608 said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

nooooo!

Natisse said:

yep, but i've grown used to it. i don't have any family up here in mpls and i don't have the money to go take a bus to visit my dad--i know he'll call me x-mas day, though.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

it still sucks though, hon

trust me, it's not that bad...i had a christmas alone one year and i just treated it like a mental health day...i did exactly whatever i wanted, and when i was good and ready, i called friends and relatives to wish them a merry christmas. don't let the pressure of the holiday get to you - enjoy your morning, make a special breakfast for yourself, then go make your visit when you're ready to go.

Anxiety said:

Sounds like a plan!!!

I will be alone this Xmas. I am used to having a girlfriend and getting some sacktime at Xmas. Not this year.

Spats said:

Well- you still have time

It's just me and the fiance this year.

We invited my mom & sis but they dont want to make the drive


We just got a new house and they havent seen it yet because they wont drive up.
It kind of hurts my feelings because I only see them when they come up here to shop....not really to see me

My Dad is not coming up and he didnt give me a reason why.

Of course they want us to drive up there to them but I really want to spend Christmas here

I'm spending it alone...but by choice. I really don't celebrate the holidays and I'll be putting the time to some good use--updating my resume and getting ready to send out resume packages.

On Christmas, I'll be drinking banana daquiris till I'm blind...no lie.

Case said:

not daquiris, but I will be drinking til I'm blind.....

jerseykrs2 said:

What's your drink of choice?

Alone....

ThreadCula said:

Have sex on xmas morning, wear a santa outfit...trust me.

shanti0608 said:

vodka vodka vodka!!!!!

shanti0608 said:

That sucks!!!!! Being alone on Christmas has never been a problem for me, especially now that my three older brothers all live out of state. Whenever they're in town, we do something together almost every day. In fact, it gets to be a little bit TOO much family togetherness sometimes. Guess I shouldn't complain.

To all the orgers who will be alone on Christmas.

liberation said:

Hmmmm...

I will, sort of. Being that I'm an only child, my mom passed away 11 years ago and my dad now lives in Mexico. I will be home alone.

I go to my cousin's house for Christmas. They are like my brothers and sisters. I love them very much and I have a great time but it's still kind of a weird holiday for me.


M

jerseykrs2 said:

Mixed with something or alone???

psychodelicide said:

I am an only child so I am really glad that my mom is having Christmas dinner at her house this year instead of going out of town. I will drive down to be with her, my stepdad, his daughter, her husband and there 2 noisey kids. I am only excited about being with my mom -helping her and eating her yummy cooking. That I am very thankful for. My dad lives in Tennessee and has never come to Florida to visit me in the 23 yrs I have lived here. I have gone to see him on Christmas before but he ended up being a jerk so I decided I will not put myself through that again!
I think I am more upset about being alone (without husband) on New Year's Eve. We have spent a few New Year's eve's together in our 10 yrs and we never did much. So, I guess I am not missing much- just a New Year's kiss. He usually calls me so we can talk right when the New Year gets here.