MENA distractions as therapy

[doodlebug 3]

Why have I never heard of this guy? Is he famous?

I've never heard of him either.

I'm currently trying to get one of my girlfriends to go with me to see Barry Manilow on Sep 6th.

[doodlebug 3]

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Edited August 17, 2007 by doodlebug

[mybackpages 0]

MBP or Moody...where's the smiley that is bursting into flames??????

that would not be me who knows....I do have this one....

(although for me personally...i'm not seeing it )

That one will do!!!!

Are you the one that likes the archeologist from Eqypt? Can't remember who that was or what his name is? So...WHO does set your heart aflutter...besides your SO of course.

I'm the one who posted Francesco Totti- the Italian footballer. Besides him I would have to say...well Clooney is always classic, and then there is Ralph Fiennes, Russel Crowe .... i'm sure there are others that just arre not coming to mind.

[sara535 15]

I'm a Christian Bale fan. He's hot.

[ya falaha! 0]

That's Jodo who thinks Zaki Awass is sexy. I just watched something with him in it a couple days ago and I still don't get that one. To each his own about what's sexy. I find some questionable ppl sexy (Jack White and Gerard Way).

MBP or Moody...where's the smiley that is bursting into flames??????

that would not be me who knows....I do have this one....

(although for me personally...i'm not seeing it )

That one will do!!!!

Are you the one that likes the archeologist from Eqypt? Can't remember who that was or what his name is? So...WHO does set your heart aflutter...besides your SO of course.

[amal 4]

You girls crack me up!!!

[~Jackie~ 30]

This thread was certainly a distraction. There were sweets and handsome men galore! Nice therapy!

Thank you all for the support here. I am starting to feel the reality of my situation as I make plans and talk of the future. I don't want to go out, I sit in the house and stare at walls most of the time. I know I have to start living again, just don't when is the proper time. Is it too soon to do things? I just don't know. If I go out and have fun, will it seem like I wasn't committed to my marriage? Can I go out? Man, this is hard. I haven't heard his voice in over a month, I don't think he's coming back.

Jackie

[ya falaha! 0]

Take baby steps, Jackie. I wouldn't get out in the dating world just yet but I would start going out with the girls. Maybe meet up for happy hour (you don't have to drink alcohol if you're not into it) or coffee in the evening. My divorce was a different circumstance than yours so I wasn't really on the hurting end of it. I was way over it even before the divorce happened. I was ready to have girls night out since I missed out on it for so many years. Maybe getting out there with the girls is just what you need. That upcoming concert sounds like a great start.

This thread was certainly a distraction. There were sweets and handsome men galore! Nice therapy!

Thank you all for the support here. I am starting to feel the reality of my situation as I make plans and talk of the future. I don't want to go out, I sit in the house and stare at walls most of the time. I know I have to start living again, just don't when is the proper time. Is it too soon to do things? I just don't know. If I go out and have fun, will it seem like I wasn't committed to my marriage? Can I go out? Man, this is hard. I haven't heard his voice in over a month, I don't think he's coming back.

Jackie

[doodlebug 3]

There is no set time and no one will judge you for going out now. It's been a month right?

Go out and do fun things. If it doesn't seem fun in the middle of doing the fun things, go home and try again another day. Eventually you'll feel the joy of having a good time again without the pangs.

In my experience, 'firsts' are the hardest thing. The first time you go to the beach without him, first time celebrating a holiday (those are the hard ones). Each first is a milestone though and when it's a second, it won't be as bad or even bad at all.

I was married for about as long as you were and it took me 3 full months to start getting on with my life, but then again I had a one and two year old so it made life a lot more difficult. I think I started dating again around 6 months. Just follow your gut and do what you want to do and if it makes you happy then go for it. If it doesn't then put a halt to it and try again later.

[aya*abouelnasr 0]

To everything there is a season. I don't think anyone would tell you that it is wrong for you to get out and laugh and have fun. They say that laughter is the best medicine, and if it helps heal your heart, then where is the harm?

[yassmine2878 1]

Might I suggest a hearty giggle for therapy? Check out Jeff Dunham on youtube. Its always a pleasure for me after a particularly s#!tty day

[sarah and hicham 3]

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Don't do it!!!

[Caladan 19]

This thread was certainly a distraction. There were sweets and handsome men galore! Nice therapy!

Thank you all for the support here. I am starting to feel the reality of my situation as I make plans and talk of the future. I don't want to go out, I sit in the house and stare at walls most of the time. I know I have to start living again, just don't when is the proper time. Is it too soon to do things? I just don't know. If I go out and have fun, will it seem like I wasn't committed to my marriage? Can I go out? Man, this is hard. I haven't heard his voice in over a month, I don't think he's coming back.

Jackie

We're not living in Gone With the Wind where you have to wear widow's weeds for a year. Going out and having fun and enjoying your own life is not a bad thing. No need to try to date, obviously, that's not what I mean, but there's no reason to isolate yourself. Coffee, comedy clubs, whatever floats your boat.

[♥JP♥ 5]

This thread was certainly a distraction. There were sweets and handsome men galore! Nice therapy!

Thank you all for the support here. I am starting to feel the reality of my situation as I make plans and talk of the future. I don't want to go out, I sit in the house and stare at walls most of the time. I know I have to start living again, just don't when is the proper time. Is it too soon to do things? I just don't know. If I go out and have fun, will it seem like I wasn't committed to my marriage? Can I go out? Man, this is hard. I haven't heard his voice in over a month, I don't think he's coming back.

Jackie

We're not living in Gone With the Wind where you have to wear widow's weeds for a year. Going out and having fun and enjoying your own life is not a bad thing. No need to try to date, obviously, that's not what I mean, but there's no reason to isolate yourself. Coffee, comedy clubs, whatever floats your boat.

I totally agree with this. And I also think that she should stay far far far away from men right now.

[~Jackie~ 30]

How far? 2nd row? 3rd?

Just kidding I know what ya mean. The thought of dating, makes me want to hurl. ewwwwwww icky. So my first big night out will be with Malarie

J