LH19 I am not sure I have been looking for the one. I am having a second childhood of sorts and I haven't given a lot of thought to settling down. As I said earlier, I thought that I would dive right back into another deep relationship but heeded the wise words of my therapist about proceeding cautiously. I definitely have not closed the door to a long term relationship but it really isn't that important to me right now. The process my wife introduced me to has been eye opening and I could write a book on what I have learned about women. There are plenty of people who write about this so I won't do it. Bottom line is a lot of what Michele says is true about relationships. There was a lady who posted tons of information that I have found to be more true. I'll go back and see if she is still here. Her thoughts were that men needed to be more firm with their women. At least in my experience this is true. If you are falling all over yourself to please them you are making a mistake.
As for my ex I don't speak to her. I spent fifteen years talking her off of the ledge and thank God I don't have to do that anymore. She "fired me as her husband" and that is no longer my job. I simply rarely ever think of her.
You’re talking about Sandi. She posts all the time how men need to be more firm.
Sounds like you are doing well though I sense a hint of bitterness in your writing.