Yes, it’s almost 2 years to the day, since I had a wife and left for work. I haven’t seen her since. The pain and shock diminishes, but other emotions remain.
I know what you mean. My ex was not very bright, but she found forming new relationships easy, even fun. It’s not that I’m anti social, I just am a lot more introvert than her. The idea of dating again at almost 56 is not very appealing.
I know what you mean. I miss the grandchildren of course, and that still makes me angry. That for 2 years she’s not once tried to help me see them, knowing I’m not a blood relative, and how awkward it’s been for me.
I think maybe she’d prefer it if I just disappeared out of her life completely, but she was very clear about me being a part if their lives when they were born, and tbh it was some of the best times I’ve had looking after them.
They’re growing up now anyway, so will soon have lives of their own, that’s always the way.
The thing I really regret is taking on the entirety of our financial outgoings, and not protecting myself. It was insane to trust someone would do the decent thing if the worst happened.
I have a deep hatred for the divorce laws in this country now. Solicitors are just doing their job as the law dictates.