Don’t make assumptions. We often react to our perception of our loved one’s actions or words and completely misinterpret their meaning. For instance, “If he loved me, he would..." Stop and question your interpretations.
If you do not love yourself, you will be looking to ‘get’ that which you feel you are lacking from others and will surely be disappointed. It is when we are insecure with ourselves that we look for someone else to ‘complete’ us or ‘fill us up’ or ‘make us happy’. A relationship based on needing another’s attention, admiration or love to feel complete is a recipe for heartbreak...
What can you do with your weekends or evenings that would bring you joy and fulfillment?
If money is an issue, decide on something that doesn't cost much. Perhaps you love to read but haven't picked up a good long book in ages, what would it be like to find a book club and weave a social setting into your book reading. Maybe you used to bike all the time and join a local bike club...
One of the hardest divorce transitions is the change in your social status. Married couples that you and your spouse have socialized with for years no longer fit into your new single status. Even if you are not single yet, hanging out with your married friends might make you feel at times like
