I think for you...NOW is too soon.

I think maybe you are actually going thru the proper grieving process now...if you went right into another relationsip after the marriage you haven't had time to grieve...it's a process and must be honored....and needs to be done before a new relationship.

I suppse I may be out of line here but I have to say, just to help you along your way and just based on a few things you have said here, as great as he may have been for you in some ways, the man (your ex husband) sounds controlling. Sounds like you did the right thing by letting him go...time to finish it off. Treasure the good memories but don't let them blind you to the bad...just yet.

I did a quick search for stages of grief after divorce. Saw lot's of information that could be helpful. Read a little and see if you don't see yourself, I did. (thinking back 20 years)

Ummm...how should I say this? Oh, I know..NO!

Single. Ugh!...who has time anyway?

nope not today..I should call #2 daughter...she is always good with showing her momma some love.

yep..still single

Ahh... here's hoping for a good nights sleep! Things always feel at least a little better in the morning.

Yeah, baby!!

enjoying our e-mail exchanges, It really is too bad you are not closer, like 2,460 miles closer!!...or I don't know, maybe it is a good thing....time will tell.

that's a tough call. I think it would depend on alot of other variables relative to that person, their degree of illness etc and about yourself and what you have going on in your life. You would be one up on many of us who ended up in relationships with troubled souls with no diagnosis; at least you know what you are dealing with from the get go. If you don't get caught in the trap that 'all they need is love' pattern, and the 'I can't leave them now' cycle...and maintain your instincts for self perservation then you could have a delightful relationship....seems it certainly wouldn't be boring anyway.

washer

same as it ever was, same as it ever was...

nope not yet...since everyone is sleeping..which I should be doing...least it will be warmer

thinking I do not like to be cold

it is a very lovely picture...I noticed it a few days ago and wondered about it..visited your profile for a clue...I only just found this thread...congrats to Dad, Mom. Grandma and your whole mob

Now THAT was funny!!!

thanks...love your pic btw...right, no new debt...I would payoff other peoples mortgages...some of my neighbors, especially those who are fighting so hard to keep our hood above water...I like your idea too...hmmmm, I wonder if I have enough money left to do something like that..Ruth, can I have some more money please? I've got more work to do....oh I suppse you better give me a little more time too.

hmmm...realistically there probably wouldnt' be enough time to see it thru and I can already see what a logistics nightmare it would be but what the hell we're just dreaming here, right.?
I think I'd buy up some of the empty/foreclosured houses in the hood (at todays values I should be able to get a great number)...have them all fixed up real nice....then give them away to family and friends to start with, keep a trust fund established to pay the property taxes and maintain the value for a while. Maybe I would even ...payoff some mortgages for people who are completely under water in their loans but are trying to see it thru. This would help keep a roof over their heads and maybe give my little hood a new beginning or a better chance of getting thru this craziness.

Lol. Oh right. That IS much better. thanks

Just remember, while it helps, it doesn't have to be somethng you actually buy into or believe...just pick a topic and a side..and start writing. Do you have to reference sources?....do you have sources at this late hour for a new topic?