Yes, I know the feeling like you had...I saw my XH at a grocery store, I left, went to another - saw him and OW at his mother's funeral...it happens, we live 2 miles apart.
What I meant about go out with a female as a friend, it was to hopefully make you realize, that it can happen. I'm sure you have friends that are female...that maybe will go places, w/o any pressure to have a relationship with.
You should be picky about who you want to go out with, I just don't want you to wait...for what...hope, that she might come back...you are putting yourself on hold.
I'll be 45 in 8 days, I'm from the school where men do the asking, even though it's almost 2007...so in my generation, we have to be asked, not all, so it seems harder for women. It also seems easier for men...we all face rejection at some point and time...but if we get out there, the chances of meeting someone is greater.
Would I have rathered stayed M, yes, of course, I still love him, but we are D, he's with someone and I just don't see the point of waiting, in hopes, that he will come back. He has moved on...so must I.
I wish the best for you b/c you really sound like a great guy...let me know how you're doing.
