Struggling like a big dumb loser with divorce
Hi, random internet people!
I'm Mel. I'm 28. I'm currently going through a new separation/divorce. Been with my SO for 8 years.
When we decided to split, it was completely mutual (really. Not even just saying that). We decided to carry on living together, since I'll be leaving this city in a few months anyway. We've been so friendly through the whole thing, as we'd just realized we were better as friends than partners. He promised we'd work through it together. Great!
Since this decision though... it hasn't gone like I expected. He basically jumped right into being a single guy. Out with his friends 2-3 times a week, usually not coming home until after 10am. Meanwhile I'm at home alone, wondering what he's doing, who he's with, being sad, and generally feeling like he's completely abandoned me.
People will probably say "get out there! Go have your own fun!" but it's a struggle, as I moved to this city from my home town (6 hours away), and never really made my own friends. HE was my friend, and his friends were my friends. So now I'm finding myself rather alone and just having a really hard time coping.
Anyone have any advice for how to get through the next few months before I can leave?
Thank you xxx