Introverted letter writer wants to be in their house alone sometimes, but won’t ask husband for fear of a “petulant response.

Discover how couples who respect each other’s alone time create deeper trust, emotional balance, and lasting connection.

Finally, the door closed and the noise stopped. I was in my bedroom, my own bedroom, with the lights turned perfectly low and no one else around. It was the holiday season, and I had just spent nearly ...