conv: I felt really alone when my husband went to work out of state for a few weeks. My husband hangs steel and the last time he had to go work in another state I felt really lost and alone for a bit. I feel the same way when I'm away from my cat.  Does he have to travel a lot for work? Sometimes he does.  Lately there hasn't been any local work so he has had to go out of state and its just too far to come back. Maybe one day if you have the time_comma_ you can pay him a surprise visit. That is a good idea! I'll have to sneak his work schedule and give it a try.