Oh Twink..38 years..wow, that is a milestone for sure. You are separated by the look of your signature..yes?
Loneliness is underated. I have been alone for most of the time since we moved here with his job almost 4 years ago..cuz he travels so much. It sent me into kind of a depression..one of the things I did to contribute to the breakdown of the M.
I agree that it is not a good idea to start a R with anyone until you are ready and whole. We all know how much it hurts to love someone and be hurt by them so I would never want to do that to anyone else. My C has spent alot of time on my being ok with being alone. I have never been on my own in the world..truely alone. It scares me kinda.