ok, am I boring?

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hello all,

after a long day all I want to do is relax and read my book followed by sleeping. On the weekends I have no desire to hang out with anyone nor go anywhere all I want to do is read my favourite magazine or play on the computer and may be watch tv no other interest. My hubby calls me boring almost everyday. Maybe I am boring but I love calm activities my days are pretty long and busy. Any feedback.

Specializes in ER.

I don't start to feel human until after I've had 3 days off at the earliest. Being exciting is not all it's cracked up to be. If you are boring you are probably steady and dependable, and caring, all good things.

I have found that going out for a 10 minute walk every day shortens my recovery time.

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Specializes in LTC.
I don't start to feel human until after I've had 3 days off at the earliest. Being exciting is not all it's cracked up to be. If you are boring you are probably steady and dependable, and caring, all good things.

I have found that going out for a 10 minute walk every day shortens my recovery time.

I have 3 days off and then I have to work again and then I feel like zombie again.

I have no problem sitting home in my jammies and staying on facebook all night with candy and hot chocolate.

I work hard and deserve to relax at home on my nights off.

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Hubby doesn't sound so supportive. I see an issue of respect here. Although maybe he sees some sort of problem and just doesn't know how to articulate it. Whether you are boring or not is simply a matter of point of view. Lying around all day can be a sign of depression. If you think that might be the case, get some counseling and open the communication channels with hubby. Good luck.

Comments like this only add gasoline to the fire.

How did you deduce that this man is, "unsupportive" and the OP "depressed", in one post?:yeah:Girl I've got to give it to you, Dr. Oz has nothin' on ya:D

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Specializes in School LVN, Peds HH.

Boring? No. Normal? Yes.

I work 4 on, 3 off. And as a kicker, I work noc's. I'm completely useless and "boring" all the days after I work a night. I don't become un-boring until the day before I go back to work. So basically, friends and family get the fun me for 24 hours a week!

I'm not a huge fan of this schedule, but its what I have to do to pay the bills, buy groceries and be a responsible adult. When I'm retired I can be the fun me 24 hours a day if I want!

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If you are happy and doing what you love that is all that really matters. No need to define yourself through others.

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Specializes in PACU, OR.

In the evenings after work I have so much to do (feeding animals, feeding humans, preparing breakfast and lunch for work the next day) that all I want to do when that's finished is play on the computer, read a book for half an hour or so then go to sleep. I would love to go out more on my days off but my husband is too boring :lol2:

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I re-read your post and wondered, do you have any hobbies outside of computer and TV?

After work, I understand about not being up for much activity, but what about your days off? There are nice quiet activities like art, knitting, gardening and there are more active ones like a sport or social dance or scuba diving. Something less passive would make your life more interesting.

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Nope nothing wrong with wanting to stay home at all. My family thinks I'm an introvert, but I really am not. Personally, there's only "enough time spent" I can spend with people -- that is if I want to.

I like being home, I like being out. It doesn't really make a difference. After spending "enough time" with co-workers, friends/acquaintances, etc., Of course I want to relax. I'm not anti-social, I'm not scared being by myself in quiet times either.

Most of my family can't seem to live without people (I don't understand why some people don't like being alone?). I think, maybe they don't like themselves? I don't know - I'm not a shrink! Oh, people in my family seem to have a hobby of talking too much on their cellies! That just hurts my ears! :D

Anyway, there's always movies, eating out, hiking, etc. but hanging out at home is fine too -- this is why I usually have food! At times, I just don't feel like going out. Maybe I'm getting old? Nah, it really just depends on my mood.. eh.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

I am all about the go home after work, put on the jammies, and reading or watching TV. When I was around the ages 17-22, sure it would be work all day party all night. But as an oldie (38:p) coming home and relaxing is the ONLY option after a long hard day. :)

Boring? I like to think of it as maturity.

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Specializes in PACU, OR.
I am all about the go home after work, put on the jammies, and reading or watching TV. When I was around the ages 17-22, sure it would be work all day party all night. But as an oldie (38:p) coming home and relaxing is the ONLY option after a long hard day. :)

Boring? I like to think of it as maturity.

Mature? Honey, you're a baby...get out of that rut before someone plants vegetables around you....:smokin:

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You are normal. Spending all day answering phones, call bell lights, talking to families, taking off orders, running, and running some more no wonder we are tired after work. I have always had a significant other that is not a nurse. They just don't get it!! I want a calm environment especially at home to get recharged. Boring at night maybe but guess what tell your hubby your day is the opposite of boring and your jar is full of excitement once you get home!!

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

Color me boring..with a happy family and a happy day at home.

I'll take boring ANYTME!

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