A Week Apart

Before I met my husband I was incredibly independent. Independent to a fault- probably. He loves my independence, and I'm sure my stubbornness makes him smile :).  But there is something about being married to someone that makes you become even more aware of who you are and what's important to you.  Can I have my  independence and be dependent on my spouse, all at the same time? In other words, can I have my cake and eat it too?  Probably not, but my hubby sure does a great job at trying to give me both! We spend all day apart. Working. We spend evenings and weekends doing chores around the house. He brews beer. I cook gourmet meals. My "me" time is working out several nights a week. His "me" time is watching a hockey game. We don't require much of one another. It's funny though, he's just left for a week long business trip, and my emotions are mixed.  I feel "free" to a degree. Although I know I will miss him immensely.  Do I take him for granted? I don't think so. I hope not. I think it's healthy to remain "independent" of your spouse/significant other. I think it's also healthy to spend time apart, no matter how long you've been together. What's the old cliche, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."? So, what would I do if I had a week without my husband? BIG plans, BIG, BIG plans my friends!  Walk the dog. Make spicy foods, like Chili Verde for dinner. Read my book. Watch a movie that he would rather not. Get sucked into Pinterest for hours on end. Catch up on reading blogs. Yep, that's it! My big plans for a week without my hubby. Yes, it's true... My Real Life really isn't that exciting! But I love every moment of it. With my hubby and without.