He sounds great lwb.. really and the fact that he has kids of his own I think is an added bonus because he knows how difficult things can be sometimes.
A teacher, wow that's great a good job too... Im so incredibly happy for you. Just goes to show you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you can start living your life and enjoying yourself.
And I know that you would be "ok" with xh bringing someone around, you've always proven to take the "high road" as you say, your xh not so much. But he will have to get used to it.
Just have to ask.. does it feel weird dating someone? I mean you were with Xh for awhile..
me: 37 H: 44 Married for 18 years this june S7 S3 porn issues, and much more... since 7/06
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.