I really can't afford to take a weekend off. Really. And I don't have a friend that I could actually go away with for a few days. That's one of my problems. I was happy having my wife and kids and very few others in my life. Now, I don't have a true friend to turn to. I have to deal with most of this on my own.

I called a counselor today and am waiting for a call back. Hopefully I can see someone in 2 days. I have done some financial planning today, and that gives me some peace. We certainly won't have the lifestyles we are used to, but it's good to know that from that perspective things may not be terrible.

My wife won't be home tonight, so she will get a break from me and I will be sure to be positive with the kids.

Re-reading this thread is a good idea. I would like to read my thread from 4 years ago, but can't seem to do so. I found it and clicked on it, but it sends me back to the main forums page. All I have been able to read is the announcement that our divorce was busted - and I'm not sure that's a good thing for me to read right now.

I am going to go home - see my kids - watch some hockey - and likely take a sleeping pill to get a good night's sleep. Tomorrow is another day.


50 years old.

Ontario, Canada

Loving Marriage #2 with the perfect person.