Soon to be single. Help me plan for the loneliness please .

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As title suggests , my husband is leaving us in a matter of weeks. I dread the evenings and the loneliness of free time . Can I ask for suggestions, to help me plan for this . I’m open to any new or weird or wonderful hobbies and pastimes . I would also love to earn a bit of cash from home as things will be tight . Thanks

Thanks everyone .i feel better after this. I am terrified bit feel better after this. I found condoms in my husbands wash bag this evening so I am thrown somewhat but a chat with my daughter has informed me that all will be ok . Maybe not today, nor tomorrow but on the future that will be happier and safer and more content . He shouted and roared at them and criticised them and Critisized them
So much tonight, I know they will be happy 😨

Was he shouting tonight? Is he in the house now? I think the peace when he’s gone might be a relief?

Well, I spent my time I had to live with him on the houzz app, and decided how I want my house to look like once I’m on my own.
The first few weeks were really busy and fun, I’d just bought a house, I bought furniture and decorated, found a place for everything... so I’d suggest you overhaul the whole house and get rid of any trace of him.

How old are your kids?
I can leave mine for a couple of hours once a month, on a Friday, to go to my bookclub
I run, there are a couple of parks 1 minute from my home, I run 2 times a week for 30 mins. Saturday morning I do parkrun, again, it’s across the street, I’m only gone for 30 -40 mins.
I clean and iron and everything else housework related on Thursdays. After work. Friday is freezer food, or pizza. Sunday afternoons I have naps, then long bath, face mask, mani/pedi etc.
You’ll love it.

Yes he seems to spend what little time he has with them shouting and criticising and barking orders at him. I am almost dying to get them away from him. He is toxic and I can see him for what he is now . I must find that app. I look forward to decorating but worry about money a lot

As a guy who started living alone less than 3 years ago, I can fully understand, I was lonely in the relationship I had with my ex, but the fact there was someone in the same room made a difference. When I moved into my bungalow, the first few weeks weren't good, I felt lost, but, I'm a decent cook and I make cracking chutneys and pickles, so for something to do, I started again. Although money was a bit tight, I managed to get some jars and cheap fruit/veg and cracked on, my friends new how things were and bought some from me to help out, I've often given them out as presents at christmas, so they knew how good they were.

I'm ex army, so can wash and iron and I keep myself and home clean, doing all this, fills in a lot of hours in the day and gives me satisfaction.
I spend a couple of hours a day walking my dog and being outside, fresh air is great for well being.

As has been mentioned, join a group of two, do things that don't cost much and do things you enjoy, it's a great way to make yourself happy and make new friends, so therefore a boost to your own well being.