Don't know where to post this.

[MichelleLT]

You sound like a WAS trying to justify dating.

Dating shows that you are moving on. That you are done fighting for the M. It is appropriate when you are done.

Furthermore, it complicates things. What would you do if you do meet someone, it starts to get serious, and then your W want to R? Dump the new girl? Is that fair to her? Is that fair to you?

Go out with your friends. Enjoy the time alone and with friends. Spend time with your kids, and enjoy it. Help with their homework, play with them.

Let your W deal with her issues.

Keep working on yours.

GIVE IT TIME. Nothing will get fixed overnight or even this month.