Yes you’re smart to keep the divorce on hold I think, until this passes and his income returns to normal. Discuss with your attorney.
I have a best friend that I got closer to during my divorce. I made a bunch of new friends after my divorce through the Adult Rock Band classes that I took as I was learning to play the drums. I didn’t really miss most of the friends I left behind in my old town - I came to realize that they were mostly my ex’s friends, that he was only willing to hang out with the people he liked and was a snob so many of the people whose company I preferred never really made it into our couples socializing. The new friends I’ve made are much more genuine and less pretentious.
Amazing how an Aspie can thrive in a positive environment. Don’t be in any rush to date - you need to find yourself first anyway.
