It's wrong to avoid your partner.
Joe is finished with workday and about to begin his drive home where his wife is.
Joe wants to spend some time alone to reflect on his thoughts.
Joe drives straight home to see his wife as soon as possible, but tells her that he wants to spend some time relaxing tonight.
Joe drives around aimless for an hour while listening to music instead of going home.
Joe's wife is happy to see him and lets him have some alone time to reflect on his thoughts.
Joe's wife asks him why it took him so long to get home, and she makes Joe cook his own dinner.