SJSinNYC-
Like I said- some may not apply to you.
The instance I had in mind (I posted this on another thread once) was after a horrible date I just drove all the way down the belt until I had enough, turned around and came home. I felt the need to be by myself for a long time without telling anyone where I was going. My parents thought the date went great since I was out so long until my father notice the mileage on his car the next morning and I told him what happened.
I hope you’ll agree with me that a married person can’t just disappear for a few hours- without telling anyone- when they feel they need it. (You mentioned that you tell your husband and he understands.)