Husband left for the second time - 9

[Jim1234]

I wouldn't wish our experience on anyone, but it does help keep other things in perspective, doesn't it?

I wish we could give each other material support, like child watching, but all I can hope is you find a solution that you can live with. Your daughter is about 5 now? I'm sure she has met some friends. Is there any way you can talk to their parents and arrange a play date to give you a few hours to yourself? Just long enough for a bubble bath and to do your nails?

I'm not so sure about my sound judgement. If I were to give any advice now, it would be to hold off dating until you are sure you don't want to reconcile. But then again, dating helped me gain distance so that I was less inclined to reconcile, so what do I know? I do know that you are a woman with a lot to offer, and when you decide to start dating, any guy would be lucky to have you.

Keep your chin up. You're doing great.