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Old 08-20-2012, 02:50 PM
 
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Sorry, this is going to be a bit long.

Back in May I got a job offer out of the blue. I wasn't looking but a staffing agency matched my resume with a job they were filling in Las Vegas. After a few interviews an offer was extended that would increase my salary by about 62%. It was a very nice offer. After much discussion with the family, we decided that even though we didn't want to move to Vegas the job was too good to turn down. The plan was for me to rent a cheap 1 BR apartment for a few months while we waited for school to end and the lease to expire on the house we were renting. This would also give the wife time to find a job in LV.

About 1.5 months into the job, things are going pretty good until I get a text from my wife stating that she would not be moving with me. Her reason was that she just didn't want to live there despite our discussions and plans. I did suspect that she might have met someone else but she insisted not.

I went down to visit a few weeks later, I got in town while the wife was at work so I stopped in to get some things and say hi to the kids. I went into our room to get a few books I needed and noticed someone else's clothes in my closet She wasn't just seeing someone else, she actually had the <censor> to move the SOB into our bedroom!!
So now I'm in Las Vegas with no family, no friends, and no idea about how to meet people. After 19 years of marriage I don't have a clue how to approach a woman. Just the thought of going on a date is daunting. It really is amazing how quick things can fall apart.
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Old 08-20-2012, 02:53 PM
 
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Wow. I have no kids and have never been married so I can not even begin to pretend to feel your pain. I am sorry that this has happened to you. Very sorry to hear that.

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Old 08-20-2012, 02:57 PM
 
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I'm sorry, honey. That stinks.

Make some friends and start from there. They can help you meet new prospects.
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:07 PM
 
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Dude rough but after 19 years of marriage you gotta be able to tell if the chick is gonna pull something like that on you...
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:10 PM
 
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Dude rough but after 19 years of marriage you gotta be able to tell if the chick is gonna pull something like that on you...
You would think, right? I'm telling you that I didn't see this coming. Like at all.
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:12 PM
 
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I'm so sorry. Your situation is horrible.

You can just take one day at a time, and rebuild your life.
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:13 PM
 
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I'm sorry, honey. That stinks.

Make some friends and start from there. They can help you meet new prospects.
I'm trying, but it seems hard for me. I'm going to join a bowling league of all things. BOWLING... I haven't bowled in years lol.
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:14 PM
 
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I'm trying, but it seems hard for me. I'm going to join a bowling league of all things. BOWLING... I haven't bowled in years lol.
Bowling groupies might be hot. You never know.
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:19 PM
 
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Bowling groupies might be hot. You never know.
Thanks spinx. I guess it's possible but I won't be holding my breath.
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:27 PM
 
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Don't force it. Took me a year to get back into the swing of things after I got divorced (now 20 years ago). But things will get better. I had a blast for several years before I finally found the right person (marriage No. 2.) and, trust me, I was extra careful.Think of it as a new start rather than as an end.
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