I was having a couple of quick GAL drinks with a crowd of people, and the place where we had gone, well, my H's best pal was the head waiter there.
I didn't know, it was totally unexpected.
Anyway, the best pal came over to say hallo (and then goodbye at the end of the night too), and gave me a really big hug. We had a quick chat. I didn't mention H at all, just talked a bit about how busy I was with work and my own life (and I was obviously out with a big group of people, none of which he would have met or known). He to.d me I looked amazing.
Today is the belated birthday party my H is having for his own birthday (back in January). It's my birthday next week.
I'm feeling really drained today, and have got a cold. It's just constant effort, this whole thing. And there is no way out but forwards.