I know how you feel. My wife headed for greener pastures five and a half years ago. It left a void in my life that I’m still struggling to deal with.
My problem (among others) is that I do not hate my (2) ex-wives. I hope that they are happy and living a good enjoyable life. It wouldn’t make me happier if they weren’t, and I like it when others are happy.
Nothing replaces the value they were to me. Yes I know. It seems like I should be angry with them. I just don’t live my life that way. It’s okay if they think I’m the great Satan. I swore to care about them, and I meant what I swore to.
When it comes to friends and wives, they’re people I won’t betray in this lifetime. If they decide I’m a bad guy, I don’t reciprocate. If they want to think that, it’s fine with me.
No, a wife is a very important part of your life. Nothing is the same once they are gone. You’ll be stuck re-evaluating your self worth for the rest of your life. There will be decent days and days when you feel like dog-meat.
Of course losing someone to a health issue is terrible too. That companion that was there, will no longer be.
I hope you folks live on for many more years, best of companions. That is so cool > IMO.
God in His infinite wisdom, gave us women. What an incredibly thoughtful thing to do.
Golly Doughty...I didn’t know...sorry for your loss but what a great attitude you’ve developed and no doubt has sustained you well. You be happy too!
Thank You so much for those kind words.
They are an inspiration to all who read them.
Great essay tho