a little bit of resolve

[still.struggling]

Well...new man, new appt., new furnishings, new vehicle, the list goes on and on.

New doesn't mean better though. I think she made the biggest mistake of her life walking away from you. Not that I know you real well, you could after all be an a$$hole in disguise. First impressions can be deceiving.

Seriously, you sound like you are on the right path to a somewhat normal life now.