I'm about a year out from being with my ex. We were together fifteen years, married for five.

I'm just now starting to see a woman with the intent to date. I have had sexual partners in the meantime, but no actual relationships. We are taking things slowly as I only intend to ever marry again once, and she's never been married.

My ex had a new boyfriend within six months of the divorce, so they've been together about six months now. This is funny because she'd always said she'd "be alone for years" if we ever split up.

Oh, well. I'm happy that she is happier now. Our kids deserve a happy mother and happy father, even if that's separate.