Want my OH to have more of a social life.

Nicolefury

Hi all,

Bit of a follow up,

Sat down with DH last night to talk about this and he admits he is climbing the walls a little at home and would like some time out of the house and doing his own thing really - talked about the suggestions and I think he's going to contact Round Table as he'd like the male company and I've flicked through the Facebook and they seemingly do lots of larking about and community stuff.

Thanks to everybody for all the ideas I think he's going to look into them too

Will be nice to have quality time apart so we have lots of talk about when he comes home from his newly expanded social life!

arbroath_lass

You want him to go out so you can watch TV? Either get another TV so you can both watch what you like or YOU get a hobby. He seems to be happy as he is.

System

OP its not what you want, its what he wants that counts. If he's happy staying in that's his choice.

axomoxia

Freemasonry's not that expensive! Well compared to golf anyway.....

pelirocco

geesus1 wrote: »

Hi

Could nt help noticing the comparisons between me and your other half.

I got involved with Round Table a few years ago and they have filled that social void. Pretty easy going. We have a maximum age of 45 so not old and not expensive. We also help out a bit in the community which stamps my doing good card.

I hope he gives them a go - not sure where you are but there are lots of clubs or similar about

Or there is the rotary club , similar to round table but open to all ages , raising money for charity and a good social scene

nickjstamp

I can strongly recommend volunteering - there are always loads of opportunities in local communities to help out, and you/OH will meet local people that he may then create a longer-lasting friendship with.

I've just had to give up one of my volunteer roles (with the local carnival) as I was spending TOO MUCH time out of the house and my OH wanted me back! Not only did I make some great friends, but I also met my former housemate through this volunteering.

I'm still involved with Contact the Elderly, which is a great charity that brings elderly and younger people together to have tea and cake and some social contact - I've been a driver for 4 years now and met some lovely old folks, as well as some like-minded volunteer drivers and wonderful hosts. They have groups all over the country.

:A

red_devil

Please leave him as he is, my partners situation has recently changed and he is happy at home at the moment, keeping house, doing odd jobs, shopping, watching sport on tv, and sitting in the garden enjoying the lovely weather,

if he wants to change it anytime he will.

red_devil

missbiggles1 wrote: »

Why not turn the soaps off, talk to him and enjoy his company?

Exactly, why on earth would someone want to watch all that boring nasty drivel.

Peater

Get him a bike. Join a club. You'll never see him again.

Torry_Quine

Am I the only one who can't understand why someone would actively seek to make their partner/spouse to spend time away from home? If my husband wanted to spend frequent time out of the home I would be wondering why he didn't want to be with me.