Do you worry about your spouse when he or she works late?
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
United States
November 28, 2007 8:33pm CST
Whenever my spouse has to work the late shift, I'm constantly worried about him. Mostly, because his vehicle lights don't work that well. And, I'm always afraid that he'll end up on the road without lights.
Other than that, there are safety issues of being outdoors after dark. That seems to be a time when criminals run rampant. Do you worry about your spouse when he or she is out late, either at work or shopping?
Do you call them occasionally to make sure they got to work alright? Do you worry when you can't call them to make sure they are alright? Do they think that you worry too much?
2 people like this
7 responses
@dreamy1 (3811)
• United States
29 Nov 07
Why don't you get the lights fixed? Crime happens 24/7 criminals are always out. Sounds like you are a little paranoid for no good reason. I don't worry because my bf is always with me unless he's in school. Stop worrying so much it doesn't do you any good. It's ok to be cautious but don't live in fear of something happening or you'll dwell on it so much that something will happen.
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
29 Nov 07
Well you are one of the lucky ones I suppose, since your boyfriend is always with you. However, for those of us that don't have that, yes we worry, and yes crime does happen 24/7, but more so at night. I do worry about my boyfriend if he has to work late, nights, or weekends, he's in law enforcement. I also worry because he has to drive over a mountain to get home, not that I worry about his vehicle or his driving, it's the other nuts out on the road I worry about. We are lucky that his mom and dad only leave a few blocks from his station, so if there is really bad weather (like the snow and ice storm this past Feb) he can stay there instead of trying to get home. Do I worry, yes, to the point of dwelling on it no, he calls me to let me know he got to work ok, or he sends me an email, but I'm lucky, he's considerate to call if he's working later than usual, to let me know he's okay, and to just call and see how I am.
@moneyandgc (3428)
• United States
29 Nov 07
I am really prone to anxiety attacks so I go through times where I worry myself sick.
I don't worry so much when he works late, but when he leaves extra early. He and one of his good friends went to the gym before work most of this week so he left really early. I was panicking that he would get in a car accident on the way. There are deer all over our base and they are constantly in the road. Plus, we have had 2 pretty bad accidents on base in the last month. Seems like everyone is so distracted during the holiday season and there are so many more accidents.
He is pretty good about checking in with me though. He either calls or texts. It's funny, I am worried about him and it gives me anxiety. My anxiety makes him worry about me. So he calls to check on me! haha
@mizrak07 (557)
• Philippines
29 Nov 07
Sure I do, and it's very normal for us wives to feel that way. My husband doesn't think my worrying is too much, in fact he appreciates it and he feels loved by it. Fortunately, his job now doesn't require him to work on shifts so he leaves the office at 5 pm and arrives home before it gets dark.
@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
29 Nov 07
Yes, I worry about my spouse/partner when he is out for work late. You know that it is not safe. And he is just out if he has extra work like repairs... and if its late I raelly got worried about him. I have heard a lot of incidents and cases that was been done by people outside during the night. I still feel its safe at home.
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Nov 07
Yes, I will worry about him so much. Sometimes my husband will have overtime work. I can't help thinking about him. As today the crimes become much more serious. I am worried about him when it's late at night. He always asks me to sleep at first. But usually I will wait for him and when he is home, I pretend to fall asleep:)
@wing215656 (219)
• China
29 Nov 07
I would wary about my wife.she always come home very late,but looks unpleasant.we have not make love half of one year.i doubt she has cicisbeo,but i am not sure.because she earns most of our life,and we have a son of 3 years, i dont and dare not to ask her why she comes so late and becomes unconcern on me.Ever since,we loved each other so deeply,but now ^^^^^^why?what is wrong with us?
@sweetcakes (3504)
• United States
29 Nov 07
yes i worry about my husband working late night. and im always calling him or texting him to make sure that he is alright. and he say baby im not a punk im kool i will be alright. so i think im starting to get on his last nerve. but its only because i love him.
so i can relate with u on this topic
thanks
