Tag: buddies

My husband feels that he has a right to go away about once a month with "the boys." It makes me feel uncomfortable. I know most of his friends well and could only imagine what some of them are like when they are away from their wives. I’m aware that they are drinking and playing cards most of the night, but who knows what else is going on. Do I have a right to be upset about this? ~ Sara G., San Diego, California

It is important for each partner in a relationship to have a healthy sense of individuality. This means that most couples truly benefit from maintaining at least a few separate interests outside of work, home, and shared marriage or family activities.