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Originally Posted by rpu3  That same reality exists even for those of us without children. Just because I'm childfree by choice doesn't mean I can just drop everything and go out, either.
The fact is that some of us just like having plans and schedules for whatever reason. I have to have a schedule or plans in place in advance in order to make sure my obligations at work, home, family and friends are met. I'm committed to meeting the expectations and obligations I take on and I can't do that without a good schedule and without proper advance planning.
While I could occasionally just do something spur of the moment, it's not in my nature and not my preference. I know there are a lot of others like me, child free or with children. |
Yes, yes, yes! We like having plans. It's partly temperament, partly circumstances (no swing club open every weekend and not too many other fun things to do around here), and partly that we like the anticipation!
If there's someone we're interested in, or current friends, we get a warm glowy (okay, wet) feeling knowing that we will see them on a certain day. The activity doesn't have to be known in advance. Just the expectation of good company.
I can also make sure I'm prepared with all the right girly preps (paint my nails, pluck my eyebrows, give myself a good shave, and the gray roots covered
). Not to mention having whatever I want to wear in a clean condition. All of that stuff takes effort and time. I don't keep everything "done" all the time, but when we have a date, I think they appreciate if I've made the effort.