Friday, October 09, 2009

Relatively Speaking

In my last post, I said that I was quite happy. I guess I should explain. I didn’t really mean that everything was gloriously wonderful and that my life could in no way be better. Is that even possible under any circumstances? I just meant that I am not living in a pit of despair and actually feel at peace or quite happy most of the time.

About eight years ago, I broke up with a guy I had been dating for 3 years. At the time, I was living in Miami and the few friends that I had were all married. I realized that the worst part of break-ups (for me) was the HUGE void that was left. I had lots of time on my hands and nobody to spend it with. I was lonely and bored.

Getting divorced has been different. As soon as the divorce was finalized, I was on the road headed to California. My kids, family, work and numerous activities keep me too busy. There is no void. I am not lonely or bored and I actually have a LOT more help with the kids. Plus, the issues that I had been dealing with are not my problem any more. I don’t spend too much time worrying and/or being angry. That had made this life change a huge relief. Therefore, things are better. I am quite happy.

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