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How soon afterwards can you see other men and live with yourself?
Thank you, Julie
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If the divorce is final...whenever you feel you can live with yourself. Sounds like you are not sure yet. I suggest seeing a IC or talking to a girlfriend first. Need to get some things out of your system first. The last thing a new date wants to hear is all the bad experiences you went through. Lighten up the baggage from the past, then make a new start.
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I have been trying to let go for years, I am doing soul searching, but I don't how to say no thank you gracefully when dealing with the public, plus I'm not sure brooding is the best thing. My ex was pretty controlling, if I brood I will go back.
It's hard to tell men I want to be friends, but I think I have come up with a plan for friendship only, or if we are going to be serious, to be together for one year. After a year we should part for a few months with no contact. If we still miss eachother than we can see eachother again. Does this sound good? I am trying to make sure I keep my self identity and be emotionally detached.
Julie
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