Yes, I do believe a man should GAL, (but not necessarily the "party life")...and until you have decided that your M is over and you will NOT stay in the R ...then I don't think it is appropriate to act like a single man.
You have no idea how close I was a short while ago Sandi/brave. The "urge" to contact one person (from WAY before I met my W - wanna clear that up right away!) was nearly irresistible. Something stopped me. The "urge" buggered off and I'm so pleased it did! And I believe I became a much better and stronger man for it.
There is no doubt in my mind that the "attraction" of someone showing the poor sap (not a rude word is it Mr Moderator?) that has been dumped ANY sort of attention is very alluring. An ego boost just when we need it.
But knee-jerk reactions (of whatever kind ) would be a bad BAD thing to happen.
Another for the 24 hour (and 24 hour cold shower) list.