Hi all Happy New Year - I hope we all continue to make progress in 2016 and I wish you settled lives. I have been living alone since August having managed to get away from my verbally abusive, emotionally retarded husband. I am happy to be away from the abuse and do not long for him as I don't love him, but after 37 years, my single status is taking a lot of getting used to and I understand that it will take me a long time to adjust. This weekend I was wondering why I cannot yet define myself as 100% happy. But I was abused. Just because that abuse is no longer there doesn't mean I

https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_rethinking_infidelity_a_talk_for_anyone_who_has_ever_loved?language=en I found this v good and helpful. Pls listen to all of it if you like. Best, Rock.

Where will I be in a year's time? Tucked up warm and sexy with my new girlfriend in a nice flat near some nice part of the city? Or next to an airfield outside the city in a bizarre home full of my great grandfather's antiques hosting soirees by the piano and guitar with a couple of Lotus in the garage- and tucked up warm and sexy with my new girlfriend? I could do with a hug tonight. She touches me so sensually!!! :) With a lake nearby for my Summer swims and her all year swims. The dog in her basket. My daughter and stepdaughter visiting… with their lovely boyfriends. Also