It sounds like by meeting new people you mean women. If that's the case, why are you bothering to DB? When asked the question, "So, are you married?" the answer is "Yes." People are so quick to throw in the towel, and if that's what we all did then no marriage stands a chance. My advise to you is to take a good, hard look at yourself and see what things in your own personality that you need to work on. We all have our issues and this is a perfect time to face yours--I know it was for me. As for GAL, this can be a variety of beneficial options, such as doing volunteer work (I know NYC has a plethora of options, such as Hope for NY), reconnecting with old same-sex friends, working out, getting involved with church, etc. I know it's hard, GAL was one of the hardest things for me, and I'm not sure I ever really mastered it, but I stronlgly advise against meeting women--you're in such a vulnerable place right now that I don't think anything good could come from that. Why place yourself in a tempting situation?