I know exactly how you feel. I don't work so I do have my time during the day, but having to stop to do laundry, very little housework, and meals when I remember, isn't the same as the weekends that my DH has to be on call and is gone. I absolutely LOVE it and the times when he calls during the day and says he'll be home late and don't worry about fixing dinner, What dinner, teehee! I can keep myself entertained is what I tell him all the time. I LOVE him dearly and we've been together over 27+ yrs., but I also love my alone time too! I get sooo much more accomplished when I don't have to stop and start to do something else.