Does anyone really want to hear our woes?

[Kenny]

When you get separated, you sure find out who your real friends are (and some family).

I used to get so annoyed when my friends would get separated as that was the only thing they talked about. I even remember on occasion mentioning that I would surely go out for a beer, but let’s not talk about your divorce.

Then I got separated. And, my divorce was an ugly one. High conflict divorce the system called it. “They” had no idea.

That being said, I have enormous patience now for anyone going through a divorce.

Especially with my male friends, when I hear of a separation, I first make sure they stay alive! Then basically sober. Finally, somewhat on track. My spare bedroom has been occupied on several occasions.

On the suicide note, I have lost at least five friends to divorce-related suicide. Being in the Army, divorce is a part of this life, unfortunately.

Just my two cents.

[Pursuinghappiness]

Is it wierd that I'm not feeling any of this angst?

I was definitely under a bit of stress being separated in my marital home for over a year and a half with my ex but now that that's over...I'm as happy as a clam. Yea, the money situation is different...dealing with custody assessments and court...blah, blah, blah. But I actually have kind of stopped talking about divorce to my friends unless they ask me a question. I'm so busy with other stuff...like trying to figure out why I packed the remotes in a different box than the stereos.

I know I've got a lot of upcoming stuff but I'm not that nervous about it and I'm so glad to just be on my own. I'm generally always a happy person but right now, its even more so.

I feel no desire to talk about divorce at all, except to read the posts on here when I'm at work. Its dull and depressing and I'd rather do other things. I'm I the only one that feels like that?