Rita, You read my mind and spoke my thoughts. Balance is the key word in my life. I have been going out since 1977. But the whole time my family always came first. If there was a CD event and a family function on the same date, the family always came first. It still does.
I just got back from 4 days enfemme in Provincetown. I was in heaven up there. I started going there 10 years ago for my yearly getaway. You are so right that CDing is a somewhat selfish act. My wife has known for over 25yrs and still wants no part of it. It is hard at times, but If I can get out that 1x a month I am reasonably sane, well at least I think so. Thanks for your post.
Yours Terri