NLT - I am so sorry you are going through the divorce. Seems like it is something (some/most) feel the need to do.

And yes, I do feel my life is a bit like a soap opera - a rather low level drama which is compulsive rather than actually very interesting.

I needed to contact xh about an issue relating to our former joint business affairs. He was polite and helpful up to a point, but scuttled quickly back into his rabbit hole. First time I have initiated contact in a long time.

I haven't wasted much mental energy on this, but wonder if he finds being reminded of his old life as painful as I used to do.

To me it is now something that happened. It left its scars and there are issues I am still dealing with, but I don't think I am any longer in a destructive cycle, nor am I in denial.

I am now involved in a new business venture, as an adviser, and loving it! No interest in a relationship though!