I hope dating goes well for you! My impression is there are many schools of thought when it comes to dating while separated or near divorce. There are some that'll wear their wedding rings and keep trying to reconcile while others will date right away and even get re-married quickly. I imagine if you're honest with the women you're dating about your situation and they're ok with it then everything will progress well. I have no interest in dating but so so many people have encouraged me to do so. I guess we're all different. I could imagine meeting the guy I liked from work for dinner but not getting into a full relationship. It's such a grey area being in this stage. For you, finding someone special could be a real blessing. It could really help you to move forward and to make the most of your life in the present if you feel you've come to terms with your wife being gone permanently. There are so many posters on this board that write "just when you move on that's when they come back." I'll be curious to see if your wife magically comes back after you've gotten into a serious relationship with a new woman!
