Back after a week away, Chinese New Year visit to the in-laws.
Back alone, as wifey and the kids decided to stay a few days more.
Abandoned is too strong a word, but I can't think of another word. This is not the first time anyway, and I am fine with it.
I like the reunion, the gathering, the yummy food, the laughters, the fun time. I am close to the in-laws, so these are quality times.
Unfortunately as an introvert I expend energy in such social activities, and I only have a finite energy reserve. The lower quality sleep and being sidelined by wifey as usual when she is with her family did not help. I am severely lacking in hugs and kisses, cuddles and caresses.
While I understand and anticipated being ignored, what drained me is her bad-tempered, irritated and angry tone, specially reserved for me when we do get to talk. Like I said many times over, how I wished she could use the tone she speaks to her parents and siblings with me, instead of reserving the worst for me.
So after seven days out and left to dry, I am completely drained and am desperately in need of some 'me time' to recharge.
Socialising is tiring.
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