Hi again,

Thanks to everyone for their supportive words.

The marriage breakup has been similar to as Dawn experienced, in that it has not been a big catastrophe and has really been a relief. There was the initial shock and the period of "will he change his mind?", then we discovered we were coping quite happily without him.

On the downside, I should add that we do miss family - my parents and sister in particular. Telephone calls and emails do not, for example, replace that car coming up the driveway with my sister bearing chelsea buns.

Our "new year" resolution (after a year of quiet adjustment) is to gain more confidence, develop those new friendships, and enjoy life more!

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