I wish I were in your shoes. What I mean is that I wish I had that option with my Daddy. I'm sure you understand. When you talk to your husband, ASK him if he thinks a "Mom night" once a week would work. The reason I say ASK him is that they love it when they think it's THEIR idea.

So, you could say, "Honey, you're a smart man...help me here. Do you think maybe sitting aside one night a week, maybe calling it 'Mom's Night Out' would work? What do YOU think? I need your wise counsel."

Put the ball back in his court.

While I agree that spouse and children should be your priority, she gave your life; I think Hubby should be willing to let you give HER some of yours...

JJ