Bworl Thank you. As you obviously appreciate, it's sometimes difficult to believe thst "doing nothing" is the best thing to do. Just phoned kids, W answered & engaged in conversation, although it was because she wanted me to review a CV for a friend. Rest was all functional & about handover for boys who I will have for the next 4 nights. It's tough for them too as it's early days & the "holiday effect" has still not worn off with W new house. Time with boys is good & precious but also allows me to re-establish myself within thier circle of friends parents who sadly I have neglected doing for too long. This in itself makes me stronger as I know I have the moral high ground over the separation and will ultimately been seen for the person that I am. I am gradually finding my feet again as a "single" but still find it hard to concentrate at work - not fully detached but you & others on this site are helping enormously. Please keep up the good work. PS. W just called about a activities for the kids in 2 weeks time - 5 mins after we had just spoken. Functional conversation but nothing that was essential - just adds to my confusion!