Well, he (my ex) isn't around and he isn't communicating with me about how he is doing. I'm sure he's still hurting but he won't admit it to me. And he knows this man has been helping and around...I'm not hiding or flaunting anything but I'm sure the kids bring his name up. He was a friend to all of us, although ex never had much to do with him, since he didn't help in the church functions-stayed isolated to himself. The kids have noticed how often the new man (E) is around, almost every other day...he has taken us to lunch after church several weeks. He wants to pamper me and make sure I don't cook on Sundays. Part of my life before was NEVER eating out and cooking 21 meals per week. I didn't complain but E comes from a different point of view and thinks I deserve to be pampered; how can a girl argue with that? We have had a discussion and he would like to see me often and/or alone, but we aren't pushing that right now for the kids' sake. He just hangs out with us all. He did ask to see me tomorrow when my kids go to their father's. I will be anxious to see how that goes
Thanks for all the warm wishes. This is a bit scary, though very exciting. Having someone find you interesting and desirable is a precious thing.