And if you chose to start living your life 'as if' they are not coming back (which you should strive for - easier said than done but worth it), doesn't mean you have given up. Even with the clock running and getting close to midnight for me (so to speak) I still have hope that maybe he will change his mind. The chances are pretty much nil at this point since he has someone else right now. But I have heard of stranger things happening.
Unfortunately, you are just starting this whole thing, and it will take some time to get your bearings, but scroll through the posts and find those whose sitches are similar to yours. I know of several men here who will, once they get on to you, be there to help! Mach 1, Mr. Bond, and Cadet (who I think has already contacted you)are some of the men vets I can quickly think of off the top of my head - and there are some really great women out there as well~!!!! We all have so much to learn from one another.
Hang in there, Oad.
Me 59 H47 M12 T22 No kids BD&S Apr 2,2013 - ILYBINILWY Filed 2/12/14 OW 11/13 The Universe always strikes you at your weakest point because that’s what most needs strengthening." – Joseph Campbell