Is there hope?

[chatterbug]

If you feel you need to date. Then your not ready to date.

If you feel like you need to get out and have a good evening of conversation and company. Then your ready to have a good evening of conversation and company.

Trust me you are going to fall in love with everyone and think that they are in love with you.

Then you get over that as its just your emotions in overload. And since your learning all about your emotions now. You understand this.

If anyone comes on to you. Either walk away or state a boundary.
You do not need extra grief at this time in your life.

You are correct on not running away. Face issues.

As for the dogs.... Keep them for now. Do you love the dogs? They are good company and they show you that you are loved.

This could help you. But if seeing wife is too much then I understand. Do not do the pound. Do whats right.

Just state that you need her to take the dogs as you feel that they need her care as you feel you cannot give them 100% attention.

This is one of those little nothing moments that where you take the high road has long lasting effects. Maybe it is not noticed now. But it will be months down the road.

I repeat. If you can handle being responsible for the dogs then keep them.