LOL!! I did do better. I got rid of him back in 1979. Raised my two sons by myself and remained single. I decided I didn't want to take the chance of ending up with a loser again. I retired in 2003, and have enjoyed my solitude, especially in my old age.
Ahhyes, solitude is underrated. Some folks in this modern weird wokescold age have discovered forced solitude.
It’s not the same.
I’m glad you found your own balance in your situation.