history: I was invited by a friend to go to a party and I refused I was invited to a party but I refused because I am married and my spouse was not home. Is your spouse jealous? Why did you feel you couldn't go? I would not feel right going without him_comma_ we usually go out together.
current: It's a party with lots of people, not a private dinner. I respect and understand your devotion to your husband though.
next: Yes, I was thinking that if I was on the road working and you went to a party, I guess I would be upset.