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writes:Is it normal to only spend 1-2 nights per week with your partner?My partner and I have been living together for over two years, and I have always shared his time with his daughter (to a previous relationship) and his work. He spends 3 nights per fortnight with his daughter and works 3 night shifts per fortnight, but now he has joined two bands and jams 5 nights per fortnight. This means that we only have 1-2 nights per week to spend together. Is this normal for a long term committed relationship? I am happy that he is enjoying his bands, but with his other commitments, I feel that we don't get enough time together. But I also don't want to ask him to quit his bands. HELP! I don't know what to do! Reply to this Question
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reader, Moo's Mum  +, writes (28 August 2010):
 Two sayings come to mind. Familiarity breeds contempt and absence makes the heart grow fonder. Your relationship will never suffer from bordeom and your heart will always skip a beat when you see him which I think is great.
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reader, VikkiDec1  +, writes (28 August 2010):
 Its totally normal to spend 1 or 2 nights a week with him. He works, has a daughter, and has a new passion doing his band. I am sure you also have work and other priorities. Maybe you should join a club or activity to keep yourself occupied while he's gone. Just enjoy the time you two have together and that gives him time to miss you too! and vice versa. Sometimes when couples spend too much time together, things get boring and very old very fast. Be happy that your in a committed relationship with a great guy and just enjoy every minute!
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