Why does my husband spend more time with his friends?

When your husband chooses to spend more time with his friends, working on his car, or doing some other activity than spending time with you, it might signal that he is unhappy with you for some reason. Or he may not be talking to you about it because he doesn’t want to deal with the argument that will result from it.

How to deal with a husband who has a lot of friends?

Be open and sensitive to your spouse’s need for friends. He may not be trying to get away from you if he spends a lot of time with friends. He may be trying to prove to himself that he can balance all of his relationships. Ultimately, discuss the matter together and come up with a solution as a couple.

Is your spouse trying to get away from you by having friends?

Maybe you do not think that going to the bar with friends is appropriate, or maybe you would like to see less (or more) of his friends in your home. Be open and sensitive to your spouse’s need for friends. He may not be trying to get away from you if he spends a lot of time with friends.

How do I get my husband to spend more time with Me?

Let him know that you’d like to spend more alone time with him. You may or may not want time exclusively alone. Explain that while you respect his need to spend time with his friends, you want to devote time to your relationship. Make sure to ask your spouse to share his reaction to your feelings. Does he see where you are coming from?

Is your husband spending too much time with his friends?

That said, if your husband is spending too much time with friends, you may feel resented or neglected. ( The same is true for husbands as well.) When one person is hurting, it can harm the relationship. Some men may not want to change their relationships with their friends after getting married, or think their marriage will need to shift.