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Married Woman Home Alone

~ Kelsey Weber ~

Like many women, my husband’s work requires him to travel from time to time. Fortunately for me, it is seldom for longer than a week, but even a few days can seem like an eternity when you’re home alone (and yes, it can still feel like you’re alone even with kids). Time really does go by faster when you have things to keep your mind and hands busy. This can be a great opportunity to get some extra things done around the home, or plan a special welcome for his return, or just do a few things you wouldn’t normally do when he’s around (like pulling out those favorite chick flicks he doesn’t care to watch).

Here’s a list of ideas for home alone women, to make the most of the time and hopefully chase away some of the loneliness pains while you wait for your loved one to return.

* Housework

When my husband is traveling, I like to take that time to do a little extra housework, more in the form of spring-cleaning. There’s always plenty to do to keep me busy, and it makes the time go buy quickly. It’s always my goal to have the house clean when my husband returns.

* Home Improvements

If my husband is going to be gone for a longer length of time, I usually make it a goal to do at least one home improvement. Whether it’s making new curtains, hanging new clothes racks, or fixing something that’s broken. It’s always nice when my husband comes home and notices something “different” about the house. A pleasant improvement that makes it feel more like home.   

* Watch Chick-Flicks

I have my collection of “girl movies” that I only watch when my husband is gone. They are movies that don’t particularly interest him (such as Pride and Prejudice), but ones that I love. I save them as a special treat for when he is away, and especially enjoy watching them while I’m working on a sewing project. It helps break the silence in the house while I’m still able to keep my hands busy and feel like I’m being productive.

* Nurture Friendships

My husband is a real companion to me, and when he is away I feel a deep void from the loss of that companionship. So, I take time while he is away to nurture other friendships by calling my mom, emailing all my friends, and getting caught up on the latest news of what’s going on in their lives.

* Learn a New Skill

Is there something you’ve always wanted to do? If your husband is traveling, that’s a good time to pick up a new hobby or learn a new craft or skill. I like to find new self-help books, or play around with the different designing programs on my computer and learn how to do new things with them. Whether it’s crafts, homemaking ideas, new recipes to try out, or practicing my photo editing or web design skills. . .there’s always new things to learn!

* Special Time With the Kids

If you have kids, now is a good time to do something special with them. Taking them on a special outing or picnic. Camping out in the living room, (or having a slumber party in your room if you don’t like sleeping in your big bed all alone). You can also get your kids busy making welcome home cards and banners, and making things special for when their dad comes home.

* Eat What You Like

What are some foods that you like that your husband doesn’t care for? Now’s the perfect time to make and enjoy those foods.

* Go Shopping

Don’t blow your budget by any means, but now is definitely a good time to buy your feminine products and other things that make your husband feel a little awkward at checkout. Or if you’re like me and have to spend a long time trying on all the different bras before deciding which you want – it’s best to do that when you’re husbands not there having to wait for you. Now’s also a perfect opportunity for picking out a new piece of lingerie to surprise him with when he gets home.

* Sleep In or Go to Bed Early

When my husband is away I find I really dislike going to bed at the usual time and then laying in bed all alone unable to sleep because I’m missing him. So, instead, I stay up and keep myself busy for as long as I like until I feel tired enough that I will get to sleep quickly. I can usually get a lot accomplished in those late hours of the evening, and the next morning I allow myself to sleep in as long as I need to.

* Work on a Favorite Hobby

I have several hobbies and lots of fun, creative things I enjoy doing. It can often be hard to find time for these hobbies, though, so I make it a point to pull out at least one project to work on while my husband is away. Craft projects, scrap booking, web design, writing. . .there’s always something fun I can be working on.

* Read a Book

Reading can be quite a luxury when you don’t usually have time for it. While your husband is away is a great time for reading.

* Wear Pajamas all Day

When my husband is home I always try to dress up for him and make myself presentable and attractive. We also have a lot more people coming to our home to meet with him when he’s around, so I need to be presentable. When he’s gone, however, I am under no pressure to dress to please and can wear whatever I feel like that is most comfortable.

* Pamper Yourself

Apart from dressing for comfort, there is still a part of me that needs to feel attractive and beautiful. I feel happiest when I feel clean, well groomed, and pretty. But even apart from that, I want to look my best for my husband when he returns, so the day before he is to return, I take time to pamper myself, washing up, trimming my hair, shaving or plucking unwanted hairs,painting my nails, etc.

* Find New Romance Ideas

When I find that I am missing my husband romantically or physically, I take that time to look up new ideas for igniting the spark between us and fanning the flames.

* Plan a Welcome Home Greeting

My husband is usually very tired and worn out when he arrives home from his travels. I keep this in mind when I’m expecting his return, and I try to make the home as refreshing and pleasant a place for him as possible. I also know that he’s been spending the last several hours thinking about (and looking forward to) getting home, and I want to make his welcome everything he could hope it to be. I try to look my best when he arrives. I try to have a meal ready for him incase he’s hungry. And no matter what I’m doing when he arrives, everything else gets put aside so I can focus all my attention on him. I’m not satisfied until I see him cleaned up, fed, refreshed, relaxed, and pleased.