I (35M) am fortunate to have a job that's allowed me to travel across the US and around the world. I've gone to exotic locales in Asia, European capitals, and conferences in Vegas. Traveling has always been a passion and I've really enjoyed this aspect of my job, being able to see more of the world and meet and interact with colleagues from all over. I've had awesome experiences only travel could give you.

In most cases, certainly with international travel, and sometimes with domestic, I stay several days afterward to explore and take some "me" time. Typically it's no more than 3 or 4 days, generally amounting to a long weekend after a work trip. If this happens on workdays, I use my paid time off. My flights are covered by my company, but when I'm on my own time I pay for my own lodging, food, transport, etc. Usually I'm modest–I try not to be lavish but might splurge on a nice meal or an excursion of some kind. I love little adventures.

I also love being a solo traveler. I'm somewhat solitary in nature, and I suffer from anxiety and depression, so just being away, literally, from everything I know, is incredibly therapeutic. For me it's the time when I recharge, forget about being a part of a corporate machine, and unwind.

I am also married. I love spending time with my husband (37M), though for me, "absence makes the heart grow fonder" rings true, definitely moreso than for him. He also likes to travel, and we generally travel a couple of times a year together. But I just travel more and get to go places he'd love to see. He's joined me a couple of times, where he'd come in at the end of my business and we'd spend a little time vacationing. We did this in Florida once, and Italy. But we can't afford to do that most times. Apart from the additional travel costs, it comes down to his own time off work, plus caring for the house and pets while we're gone.

I know my husband has never been 100% thrilled that I take this time and travel, but we've discussed it many times, and he accepts my position. He knows I like to be a solo traveler, and he knows that I may never get back to some of the places I go. I think it would be crazy not to take advantage of being in such special places. We typically talk every day when I travel, and I share all my plans and stories with him.

Recently I was talking to my mother, and she told me my husband brought it up. According to her, it seemed that my husband may be a little more resentful than he lets on. Like I've said, we've talked about this a lot. Maybe we've fought about it, but honestly mostly conversations.

Also this kind of thing is common among other employees at my company, so I'm not some renegade hacking company policies. AITA here? I feel so strongly about taking advantage of the chances I have, seeing more of the world and tasting food and feeling sand in my feet. But is it wrong to do if my husband disapproves, even a little? I definitely don't want to upset him, but I also want to live my life.