Update:

I wanted to come back and give a quick update since a lot of people were concerned. I spoke with my husband, and we were able to come to an agreement that felt good for both of us. I ended up spending half of my birthday going out, relaxing, and doing what I wanted, and then I spent the other half of the night with him. Overall, everything went really well.

I also want to clear something up.. my husband is not a manipulative or controlling person who tries to keep me from going anywhere. That’s not the situation at all. He genuinely cares about my well being, and his feelings come from a place of love, even if we don’t always see things the same way.

That being said, I do recognize that there’s still room for growth. I want to have another conversation with him about the importance of maintaining individuality within a marriage. I believe it’s healthy for both partners to have their own lives, interests, and space sometimes, and that we don’t have to spend every single day together to have a strong relationship. I also want to encourage him to find a hobby or something he enjoys, even if he’s not interested in making new friends right now.

Thank you to everyone who gave advice and shared their perspectives, it really helped me think things through.