PI, I really give it 6 months. Within that time, he will try to come back. People don't realize how good they have it until they jump back into the dating world. Unless you're 15, telling girls you live at home is a huge deal breaker for most girls. Cutting through the younger idealist minutia, there are a lot of gold diggers and girls who have their shit together at his age, so he's not worth their time in either respect. He probably thinks he'll get anyone, but he is in for a rude awakening. Most women are looking for someone to support them. I know I'll take slack for saying that, but there are the young ideals and then there is reality that you don't see until the 30s. lol
You? You will be fine. You have your shit together, and some guy coming around is only an enhancement to who you already are. You aren't looking for support or someone to take care of you, so I think you'll find plenty of men who would love to have you as a partner.
@l2, I'm so sorry. I remember when I first took off my ring. It really meant something, and although I had kept it on for a while, I felt like it was finally done when I took it off. It was not a good feeling. You know you can always commiserate with us if you need it.
@xeno, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! Pfffffft, You didn't talk much about your hubby, but you have a wicked sense of humor and you're gorgeous. You deserve an upgrade!
@Chicken, thank you for chiming in. I think you bring some good advice on this subject for people who just don't know what to do. I really don't think the way I did it was the best way, because MOST people are going to take whatever they can. I pretty much just got lucky.