Most of my travels are with my husband. I'm not bothered if I can't sit next to him whether it's a long haul or short haul flight. The only reason why I would like him next to me is only so I don't have to sit next to a strangers but I don't see the need to sit together at all times. Plus I treat it as my me time before I start my holidays when I will be spending days and nights with him anyway.