Thank you for all the suggestions. The SO has quit is job today and is back at home though. But at least you've given me some ideas what to do even if he is back.
Him being away had got me thinking we do way too many things together. I'll encourage him to take up golf again.
True. When I finish my exams I feel like a lost fart when I get home. I dunno what the heck to do with myself. After sitting up until midnight/1 in the am, when you suddenly find yourself with nothing to do after gym, supper & dishes, it is awkward.