I understand this very well. You are not cheating on your XH, but it feels strange and uncomfortable, right. Is it a small town you live in? Then the social image and pressure must be even stronger. Just remember you are a single woman, and so is he. There is nothing wrong meeting up with a friend or having a date.
I don't know that this is how I felt. I think it's more like I didn't want ppl in my business and gossiping about us. It is a small town. Not really small, small, but small enough that there will be gossip I'm sure.
As strange as it might sound, I can relate. It's natural; you are still grieving for a loss of your family, actually a loss of your family image, since the reality is that it was not perfect. {{hugs}}
Overall I think you did a good job, and I am glad you decided to go and now feel comfortable enough to go out with B again if he asks.
I just didn't want him to say dang, she is taken. lol I crack myself up. I'm not really interested in looking for a man but my brain veers in this direction. Cah-razy I tell you.
I like your thoughts on the family thing. I hadn't thought about it that way. It is different going out in public with a man who is not the father of my kids.
I think it turned out well too. I honestly would have rather been home but it was OK for the most part. I know I need to do things like that so ....
I'm thinking of asking him if he would be interested in meeting one of my friends. lol That thought came to me last night. I think I'll wait a few days to mention it though.