It's too hard sometimes

[TooLateForMe]

nope, a friend, also named mark is paying for the tickets. He's also agreed to loan her money.

I consider it a date. It bothers me a lot but I'm not letting her see how much.

I'm taking my parents' offer and I'm staying with them. I'm now far from my W and kids. It's hard to deal w/ that but I see some vague aspect of hope.

This is exactly why I chose not to stay in the same town (homelessness being almost a minor issue). If I have to be on the outside of her fun new life w/out me, then it's best to be far away. Too much potential for damage.