Just some advice

[arpilicious]

My boyfriend and I have been together for about 6 years now. We've lived together for 5 of those years and have an almost 4 year old son together.
We've had plenty of arguements but not argueing now so thats not why I'm here.

Last Sunday (12/30) I lost my job and have been home for the week. Doing the house wife thing, cooking, cleaning, laundry... the typical stuff. I usually work at night so I'm home all day now and when he gets home there I am.

He's the kind of guy that likes his alone time as well as time with his family, I have a feeling that he wants some alone time tonight but am positive he's not going to ask me because he doesn't want to hurt my feelings.

I don't mind going somewhere for the night so he can do whatever it is that he wants to do but I don't want to start any arguements if he actually does just want to spend the evening with me.

My question is how do I bring this up to him? I don't want to start a fight and I don't want him to get irritated that I'm there, when he just wants to spend some time alone.

[lovesjoyajm]

Is it really that much of a problem to simply offer? "Hey hun, would you like me to give you some time alone tonight? I'd be happy to hang out here with you, but if you want some time to yourself you just have to let me know and I can get out of the house for a bit." It's not threatening, it's caring - why would that start a fight?

[Mish]

My question is how do I bring this up to him? I don't want to start a fight and I don't want him to get irritated that I'm there, when he just wants to spend some time alone.

Wow, finally a question that doesn't involve any cheating or break up

Well, why not just call up a friend and do something with her, go out to watch a movie or something like that? You can tell your partner that you're going out with a friend that way you can avoid any awkward questions about his alone time.