I have developed a great base of friends for happy hour dates, coffee talks, parties, etc. I have found that is key for me. My husband would be happy watching movies/reading every night of his life but I need a little more excitement. He usually goes along with my shenanigans. I'm usually visiting with friends 1-3x a week, depending on my particular moods (I also live alone-time).

My husband and I plan lots of trips/vacations, some big ones, some easy weekend getaways. I throw dinner parties with our friends. I also have lots of hobbies: furniture refinishing/buildings, pottery, crafts, redecorating... and we have 3 cats that occupy much of our attention. We make fun dinners for ourselves. Go to concerts, theater, events. Every day we come and decide whatever we are in the mood for that evening.

Frankly though, we tend to overindulge with food/drink because that is really our favorite hobby, haha. So... now back to the gym and healthy focus. So now that will be occupying much of our time.

We are just hitting our 40s, and loving childfree life. Some days are humdrum, some are amazing. It comes down to what we decide to do with them.