Quick bit of background: I’m 39, met ex-dh when I was 22, married, had 2 gorgeous children. Thought we were happy. In February he walked out, having an affair for ~a year, moved into his mums. I begged him to come back, he didn’t want to, I cried a lot.
I made new friends, looked after my dc and tried loads of new things to try to move on. I started to enjoy it. I felt empowered and on top of it, despite the horrors of selling the house etc. Ex is really good re: money, not being awful etc.
I met this guy, went on a date and had a fabulous evening. Felt about 16. I like him, he likes me, it’s fun. Sort of. I feel so guilty, like I’m betraying my children because it’s so soon. And how can there be a future - everyone thinks I’m this poor, betrayed woman and they’d see me as some kind of hussy if I started being seen with someone else. And the children might find out. I just want to enjoy myself while I am going through all the shit, but feel shame and guilt even though I’m technically doing nothing wrong.
Help me please?!