AnotherStander, thank you for your comments.

My ex and I were together for a long time but when I think of her, I feel more sad about the impact to our kids. It was pretty devastating to them because she really wasn't the mom she had been. She was done when she left, not just with me. It was like she had become a stranger. I have had to let it go with how she handled things, again more about how it affected our children than what it did to me.

As far as reconciling, I would be very hesitant because I don't know if I could trust her again. I would prefer that we were friends and nothing more however I don't think that is very likely. I also don't think she can be just friends with me. She commented years ago that she would be afraid to fall into old habits.

Glad to hear you stay in shape. I think it is critical to an overall feeling of well being, physically and emotionally. I really let myself go and can feel much better just in the last couple of months working out, both resistance training and cardio. I will never go back to a sedentary lifestyle again.


Me:56, W:51
D:26,S:24,S:22
Married:18
Bomb 9/27/06
Separated 11/27/06
Divorced 10/6/08
Leaving it up to God