Thanks for your comments. It's nice to see that people think the same way, even in these odd times of ours. It's strange being alone, but even stranger meeting my W in familiar surroundings again. As I've said earlier, seeing her again brought back all my feelings of love - so that is hard. Away from her I feel much more normal, but a bit lonely too.
I don't mind being on my own most of the time, but I find it hard when there is no-one to go out with during the week if I want to. The charity shop comment comes just from my dream, our house looks really good at the moment - and is super tidy (one way of filling my time). Perhaps it is a fear of mine.
I can understand not wanting to remove certain traces of your W, like washing the pillow covers. I am the same with her notes that she leaves when she comes round. I like seeing her writing.
I am looking forwards to Turkey, a complete change of scene. What won't be quite so nice is the really early start on Saturday (3am -eek). So will be off-line for a while.
Hope your sitch isn't too painful. It's a really strange time.
Max
Me 36 W 37 Bomb (Easter 07) Sep (WAW July 07) "It's over" (end Oct 07) T10.5 years, M2 (before bomb)