Why Being ‘Alone Together’ Is Key to My Marriage to an Extrovert
To be alone together, my husband and I stay physically close to each other while we do our own thing.
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To be alone together, my husband and I stay physically close to each other while we do our own thing.
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Even if your spouse is the person you feel the most “alone” with, you still need to have time just for yourself.
As introverts, we need plenty of time in our week to do “nothing” and decompress, especially if we are busy parents.