This sort of thing crops up a fair bit on here from male members.
Can't help but ask paulsb how she could object unless there is some over-riding family issue or folk with health issues.
'Male Members'
SWMBO ??
Whereas of course the women folk here, and elsewhere, get to skip off on trips of their choosing, at a moments notice, without so much as a backward glance ??
Ime, its the guys who are far better at establishing, and maintaining the ring fence of their leisure time, and money..
You often hear of the subterfuge surrounding 'clandestine' parcels of kit, or talk of getting a 'weekend pass' as if these poor boys are play acting some sort of 'domestic imprisonment' or as if they are partnered against their will..
Whereas in truth, it's often the case, that at least one day of the weekend is for 'going out with the guys' to 'decompress' or whatever.
Or they'll set themselves 'impressive' missions to cycle from here to there, while the womenfolk stay home, do all the domestic admin, and are required to cheer admiringly from the sidelines.
I still encounter many a raised eyebrow, when I set off on a trip by myself, even when I've carefully put all the farm care, and other things which are my responsibility, in place.
It took me years to train myself out of feeling guilty, for taking what amounted to my fair share of time, and resources, to do my thing.
Most women I know - even in my relatively enlightened circle still can't bring themselves to do it to the full.
There's nearly always someone else's needs, or other project that has to come first.
Or they're too nervous to give it a go, having got out of, or never have been in, the habit of going adventuring by themselves .
Although I'm pleased to say that a few have gone done stuff, just for themselves, and they have explicitly cited my example as inspiration..
Hooray for that !!!
