Newbie needs help:husband left Saturday

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Wow, canyou?, that is an inspiring, positive attitude. While I think I have not attained that level of positivity to the relationship, I sometimes am able to detach better... and just go ahead and enjoy life with kids without spouse. I wrote on someone else's thread who was having trouble that it might be good to write a post detailing some things that were not a direct reaction to their spouse, so here is mine: I got a haircut and new glasses. Played tennis with friend for first time in years. Responded in a positive way to a career challenge by a higher-ranking member. Responded to a collaborator who was challenging me to do something I never tried before. Had friends over for New Year's party. Had another friend over for dinner and wine. Did more yoga (at home alone - will make a point to do with others at a class). Wrote gratitude lists in my journal. Had an online virtual valentine's day party by asking single friends to post a nice dinner they made for themselves or others if not a couple - and posted a nice dinner I made for myself and kids. And just last night I went to a fancy dinner with my kids and another family that we had been planning long before husband dropped the bomb - but we went ahead and did it. And we all had a blast.

Next I want to try Wallyball, which will give me something to do on Wed night if the notice on the healthclub website turns out to be accurate.