Alone again, natura-diddly. :(

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

No, my wife wasn't thrown over a NASCAR grandstand by a barrage of flying T-shirts. But my marriage is ending. She'll be moving to another city with the kids, and I'll stay in Rio. About 120 miles away, so it'll be easy to see the kids every weekend or so. We're parting in the most amicable way possible. I feel a disturbing mix of sadness and relief. 10 minutes ago, I ceasing using the ring. My finger feels funny. No, I'm fine, really. Why the hell am I posting about that in the Lounge? Sincerely, I haven't the foggiest.

I don't feel like ever marrying again. I'll probably move to a teeny tiny el cheapo apartment and live a life strikingly similar to that of a Buddhist monk, sans belief in reincarnation.

There are upsides. It's very possible I'll save enough money over, say, a year, to do some tourism. I'm itching to meet some DUers in person.

[supernova]

1. Oh, I'm so sorry Commie Pinko

:hug: It's hard. But the fact that you say it's amicable is a good start.

[Lenape85]

2. So sorry to hear that

:hug:

[Feathered Fish]

3. Hey, breaking up is the hardest to do

Take it easy, CPD. :hug:

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

4. The hard part is over

The instant I accepted the inevitable, I felt WAY better.

[Feathered Fish]

5. Ahh, acceptance...

Big hugs for you still :hug: and a big :loveya:

[Droopy]

6. Sorry to hear that, CPD

Divorce can be a traumatic experience so take care of yourself.

I live like a Buddhist monk, too. That's probably because I am a Buddhist lay monk, but it has more to do with it than just that. I'm 32 and I've never been married. I've always enjoyed being single.

On piece of advice that I can give you, and I know it's unsolicited so please forgive me, is to be there for your kids as much as you can. I don't know how old they are, but they will probably be missing their daddy.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

7. I do want to hear THAT advice as much as possible

No matter how convinced I am of its truth. It's too important.

[roguevalley]

8. take care of your health and appetite. that's the first thing that goes

after a divorce.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

10. In my first divorce, my weight dropped faster than a thread about Peruvian

politics in GD. I slowly gained weight and, over four years or so, came back to where I was before.

Which sucks. I wish I could have RETAINED that weight. I looked great.

[RagingInMiami]

9. But look on the bright side

Isn't Carnival right around the corner?

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

11. I hate dancing. I hate heat. I hate sweating. I hate staying up all night.

I hate loud noises. (I think you caught the drift by now)

Yes, I'm bitter.

[McKenzie]

12. I've lived alone for 20 years

it is good and bad in equal measure. Sorry to hear that things have gone pear-shaped for you. Now what sensible advice can I impart? Hmmm...none really except to say that being single has huge advantages and huge disadvantages. Most important thing is to make sure you don't cut yourself off completely from company. It fucks your head up.

Good luck bro.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

13. I get by with a little help from my friends!

:hi:

[HEAVYHEART]

14. You will be fine

I was lurking and saw your thread. I'm getting ready to pick up the kids from the ex's. So I wasn't really planning on posting this morning but I had to hop on here quickly and tell you Commie Pinko Dirtbag, to please PM me anytime you wanna talk. Actually I will PM you later.. I have to go for now.. Hugs for you! :hug: :hug: :hug: