and he is really nervous (and excited...but more nervous). So am I but I don't want him to freak out so I don't really say anything about it. He doesn't mind flying but he's never been someplace without family. He's going by himself. We are both rather young (we're both in early twenties). What can I do to encourage him? And what can I do to keep myself from worrying while he's away for a week?
2006-11-09 03:13:06 · 16 answers · asked by bubb1e_gir1 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I'm not worried he's gonna cheat on me jack ar$e. I'm just a little worried about safety and such. Everyone is worried about a first anything...first day of school...first day of work...first kid....first business trip. I don't need your criticism...just advice.
2006-11-09 03:18:30 · update #1
The above was addressed to dmckinner btw.
2006-11-09 03:19:44 · update #2
I recently took a job where I have to travel about a week every 2 months. It isn't easy being away from your spouse, but here are some things that we have done to stay close:
1. Once, my wife snuck a card for each day into my suitcase. One would say, "Open Monday" or "Open Tuesday." Each card would have something special to say and look forward to when I got home.
2. I make it a point to call everyday I'm away and talk to my wife and each child we have.
3. I send an ecard to my wife each day that I'm away.
4. My wife never judges the fact that I am leaving for the trip or makes me feel guilty, which helps. If he felt guilty, he wouldnt want to come home. I think it's great that you want to be supportive.
5. Give him a picture of you (and your kids if you have them) in a frame that is durable so he can put it on his desk at the hotel. I do that, and it just helps me feel closer to home.
Some couples make the travel ruin their lives, but you can make it positive thing, because it's pretty erotic knowing what's going to happen when I get back :-)
Good luck!
2006-11-09 03:19:51 · answer #1 · answered by TrainerMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband travels every week on business, sometimes he is gone for the whole week. If he is going overnight make sure he packs everything he needs - mine keeps forgetting his pj's. Second, make sure he gets to the airport at least 2 hours early regardless of what the website tells you. He can always get a cup of coffee and the paper while waiting. My niece last week was in security and watched her plane leave. The web said 1 hour but security was backed up. Most companies allow one call home a day, have him call you in the evening and you can tell him the events of the day (if he has a cell phone have him use that it is a lot cheaper than the hotel phone). As for yourself, enjoy the peace and quiet, get together with gf, do those projects you have been putting off and read. You'll both be find.
2006-11-09 03:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time will show that business trips are a wonderful thing. Its a nice little getaway for him and some time to yourself for you. It will be a little intimidating for you and him for now but you will become more accustomed to it in time. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder and when its a couple days, a week or so then its a good thing. When he gets home as when hes gone you both will discover how much you miss each other and it can only be a good thing when you see each other again. Have fun with it.
2006-11-09 03:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband had a job that required him to travel all over the place. At first I had a hard time being away from him and even decided to not wake him before I left for work one day and boy did that not go over so well....I was just tired of walking out the door on Monday's crying because I wouldn't be seeing him until Saturday. However, it does get easier. Make sure you talk once a day. That helps you feel closer. Mine would call about a hour before I put the kids in bed so he could talk to them and then we could have some time to talk. Help him pack his bags, and yes, tuck something into special into his bag. I got some cards out of my cosmo mag once that had things written on them and trust me, it made him coming home so much fun! Over time these feelings will fade and it will almost become habit. I eventually enjoyed when he would go out of town for a few days. It gave me time with my girls and do some odds and ends around the house...I even became pretty good at fixing things that broke...LOL
2006-11-09 03:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by ladysteelersince1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help him pack, help him remember the little things that travelers often forget. Pre-arrange times to call each other or use e-mail to keep in touch. Encourage him to focus on the purpose of the trip and remember business travelers are around the world and have successful busy family lives as well. You both should do fine.
2006-11-09 03:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by theoldguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
become your husband consistently such an out of control binge drinker? This concerns. If this become an aberration, then that is one factor. It sounds like he has a severe alcohol abuse difficulty, wherein case i might recommend Al-Anon for you. And, what do you recommend once you ask while you're being unreasonable? Are you suggesting that he stop the job, or merely not circulate on the journeys? And, what variety of corporation sends human beings away for weeks at a time to get inebriated and occasion? How can they function???
2016-11-23 12:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pack his bags for him - and put a picture of yourself in there. Surprise him with it.
Just be supportive and let him know that you know he'll do a good job. Make plans to have phone calls during the week - maybe at bedtime, etc. You can share the day with each other. You'll both do fine.
2006-11-09 03:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by sassybree1979 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well...what can you possibly tell him? We all have to "leave the nest" sometime right? Granted, when you say "without family" I assume you mean yourself and any kids you have. Why would you worry? because of an air disaster or car wreck or something. It happens. God forbid and lets hope not.
However I can tell you this...the more he travels the more you and he will grow used to it. Never think the worst. You'll get old before your time.
2006-11-09 03:34:45 · answer #8 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sweetest thing I think you can do is put a not in there one from you and one from the kids telling him how proud of him you are and that you know he'll do great and that you cant wait to see him when he gets back home. And by the way put some of your best panties in his suitcase spray some of your perfume on it also so he can sleep with them and think about you so when he gets home he'll F uck the S hit out of you.
2006-11-09 03:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by This is just my opinion! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him moral support from your side ..lots of smile and encourage him to target his bussiness and attain profit from this trip. Ask him not to worry about you but you know he will. still make him comfortable about it.
And you should also not get worried . you can get bussy in your and make plans for a good party once he comes back from his trip...you can even plan a surprise party for him
2006-11-09 03:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by justfrens2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋