I can't advise on the wedding ring as I gave my engagement ring (his grandmother's ring) back. He never worked enough to buy me a wedding ring.

I would go and have fun with your friends. I'm sure others won't agree, but it isn't like your H is sitting at home pining away.

Congrats on being able to sleep while the son was out. Mine gets his license this June. I am so not looking forward to it!

"It is excruciating pain. It is the pain of separation, the pain of loss, the pain of dreams and expectations unrealized. It is the loss and death of a mirage."