After reading this story, I was shocked that they found it so hard to stay within the 15 foot limit and draining. I would hate to think how they would have done it in a Semi. My husband and I have never been apart in over 2 years. We work, play and do everything together. Of course we do not have the house or office to deal with, our office and home is our semi. Now you want to talk about a small space.
No it was not all roses to start with. All I can say is that, good thing he loves me. After driving truck for so many years alone and now as he puts it " having a female on board" was a tough change. Noting, he did not complain all that much and was glad to have a clean truck, clothes washed and someone to talk to. Yes there was more stuff now and he lost some of "his space".
Our day was planned on what time we had to load or unload. Stopping for fuel and grabbing a bit to eat. There was no his and her space in a truck stop shower, you both are in and out. Yes it would have been nice to have a gas mask at times. With many miles to drive in a day all we had was time to talk. Everything from where we were going to stop for the night to what we wanted for dinner. We made plans for our growing older years, which changed 100 times over 100,000 miles.
There was no just sitting in my seat, I would read the news paper to him. Call for directions and find it on the map. ( note to all women, giving a man directions is not easy, remember they never get lost ) All paper and computer work I did, while he did most of the driving. Loading and unloading was a team effort, there was no I am not helping because it is cold or raining. The tarps had to be put on and straps and bungee cords placed and tightened. Paper work to be filled out and of course listening to the men "talk". Now those would turn most females ears on fire.
Nights were spent cuddled on the bed watching tv, checking e-mails. Then to sleep in a bed that is just a bit larger than a twin bed. When one would roll over the other has to also.
I do have to say that with all of our "closeness" we have a love and bond a lot stronger than most. I would not change the past 2 years for anything. No amount of open space or house would have brought us closer. There is no guessing what the other likes or dislikes, there is no time for fighting. Would not do any good. You had no where to go if it got heated.
Couple now a days are to happy to run and get a divorce because they do not have their space, fighting over stupid things instead of sitting down and talking like adults. They just do not take the time to get to know each other.
I am very happy for the closeness I have with my husband. I know with out a doubt that he loves me as there is no doubt of my love for him. We never have to question our love for each other. Our time spent together is a blessing and we are very grateful for each day that God allows us to spend together.
