Irish,

Thanks for your kind thoughts on my thread. Maybe, just maybe, you and I need to truly focus on ourselves-our personal selves- and less on how it affects or doesn't affect our H's.

I know you have kids at home and that takes a great deal of time and energy, BUT make that time for yourself. They are old enough to understand and help out. What is it you are interested in that H wasn't, so you gave it up? For me, truly, it was my friends. Except for the last two years when things were falling apart, I had very little to do with friends I'd had since school. Take a Zumba class. Take a boxing class ( that might come in handy) jog. Volunteer at the local hospital.

I know there is a world of things you liked and let go of because of your H. We all do. We call it compromise. They call it winning. It's not too late to plan a Halloween party, or to make plans to attend one, either. Dress sexy. Jessica Rabbit. I'd dress sexy for mine but I'm sure my grandchildren wouldn't understand.

You know what I mean. Last night I needed a kick in the a$$. I got one. Get out there and make some fabulous and slightly illegal plans. Have FUN.