Forgive me, but I just caught up with this thread and thought I would (not so anonomously) post my secret of the heart...
37, M - My wife and I enjoyed "playtime" with another couple for the last few years, so I was comfortable with her flirting with men. When she got sent overseas for work and hung out with a guy there, I thought nothing of it. Fast forward to late May - she decided I wasn't good enough for her after 16 years and wanted out. My secret of the heart (and I'm sure as a guy, I'm violating a few man rules by even typing this) is: I'm totally lost when it comes to talking to women, especially attractive ones. I have no idea how to date - I've been with her since I was 21, pretty much my whole adult life. As one poster said: At the end of the day, I want someone to share my day with. I worry that I'll spend the rest of my life alone, that in fact there isn't someone out there for me. Not to mention the fact that involuntary celibacy is NOT something I enjoy either.
I guess I could have PM'd BBB or Neruda this, but I think I'd rather have it out in the open where it can see the light of day, with my lit name attached to it. At least here, in this thread, I can say what I need to say without judgement or reservation. In my dark days, I am thankful for the community here that keeps me entertained, even when I just lurk. Thanks everyone!!
I now return you to today's secrets
I'm sorry you're going through that.