Well, have you considered, based upon what is typed here, that no one was/is trying to take advantage? Why would a plat, or anyone else, really care if my husband gets up, leaves the cabin, and I take his place? We both took aisle seats specifically not to bother anyone with our movements.

If they DO care, I maintain it's their problem, not that of the FA or CO.

Several people have agreed... switching seats should be no big deal.