Husband left for second time - 7

[Jim1234]

Um, Nicole, guys don't do that unless they're interested. You're not sure what others have told him about your situation, but I bet he's asked, and already has some idea. Maybe leaving early was a too subtle hint that you should offer to share a cab.

You don't mention how you responded. If you were aloof, reserved, or stand-offish, maybe he didn't ask to meet one-on-one because he doubted your interest. I know it was a business dinner, and you couldn't be overt, but maybe you should invite him to meet one-on-one. It's not 1950 anymore. Did you find hm attractive or interesting? If so, when he gets close to talk to you, lean in to it a little, and put your hand on his upper arm, and pull him in just a bit, like you can't quite hear what he's saying. Flirt, girl! Flirt! (But not at work!) I encourage you to enjoy his attention for the time he's here.

I think it's wonderful you were able to get out and enjoy yourself as Nicole, and not as someone's mommy or wife. It's time to step more fully into that role.

As an added bonus, since H is there, ask him to watch D while you meet a "colleague". I say that a little tongue in cheek, but in all seriousness, it wouldn't hurt to ask, for two reasons. 1) it would actually give him some more time with your D, and 2) maybe he should realize that you have options, too.