TG, how about looking at this in a slightly different way. GAL'ing was working for you, as you were trying new and/or different things and you found what you liked and did not like. You don't like bars, check; you do like hockey (because you are cool:), check. GAL isn't just about finding what you like, it's about the exploration and insights too.
You're absolutely correct that GAL isn't about the 'shock and awe', it's about, well, getting a life, one that you can be proud of. It sounds like you're doing pretty well at that!
Me 43 W 38 M 5 T 7 SD20 S15, S13 with 1st W ILYBNILWY June 2010 Separation/Bomb July 2010 Divorce Feb 8, 2011