Husband won't go to dinner with just me (woman, older, family)
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Ok, ok, yes, first world problems, I know. I live a very comfortable life, live in a great community with lots of social activities, etc., (we are retired). I shouldn't complain. I have been blessed.
However, there is one small thing that irks me. My husband won't go out to dinner alone with just me. He always wants to invite this one other couple. Now, we do go out with two other couples together once every two months, etc., and I go to lunch with my friends and all. But he won't go to a restaurant with just me. And it's this one couple who are a great deal older than me (trust me, they have a ton of money and travel all over the world, etc. so they are not granny and grandpa sitting in a rocking chair and they do have an active social life as well).
It's gotten to the point where I resent being around this couple. Again, we live in a very social community. We golf, attend organized events, and really do alot of stuff with other people. My husband says I am very selfish. I just say that there are tons and tons of restaurants where we live and why can't we.....just the two of us.....just get up and go on a Tuesday night or whatever.
Am I wrong? And again, I have been blessed and fortunate with good friends, family and where I live. I am the least selfish person (my opinion, lol).
He probably woudn't balk but...it's just a weird situation. I guess I'm not really looking for a remedy, but I really just needed to vent because for the second time, I've brought this issue up to him, and of course, he is sulking and I'm getting the silent treatment.
Suggest going out to eat when the couple he always wants to invite are traveling or when you know they are involved with other activities. Or, say okay husband, I'm going out tonight to dine without you. And do it. Follow through if you really, unless venting here is enough.
Just tell him you'd like this dinner to be just the two of you.
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