The two years since my divorce had been filled with loneliness and
depression, and my few attempts at dating had been awkward and unsatisfying.
I had deeply loved my wife, and until she met Paul we’d been very happy
together and enjoyed a good sex life. After the divorce, the few dates that
ended in bed had provided temporary physical relief but left me feeling empty
and emotionally numb. Fortunately, I was able to immerse myself in my work
and managed for the most part to hide my unhappiness. Some of my frustration
seemed to find an outlet in mastering the challenges presented by my job, and
from Monday through Friday I was reasonably content. Weekends were, of course,
a different story. (more…)