Thanks for taking the time to make such a thoughtful reply
I realize that I perhaps
am coming across as a bit "desperate" lately - I tend to go through cycles - I'm just coming out of (knock on wood) a particularly long and acute depressive episode which has certainly colored my thinking over the last few weeks.
Also, my ex-wife divorced me after I discovered she was having an affair, if that makes any difference.
I live alone, I have no family, I run my business out of my home so I don't have very much "live" human interaction at all on a daily basis, just e-mails, phone calls, and WP. I think I am more desperate for simple human interaction than romance, so I am taking steps to correct that.
In short, I'm feeling better now...
Thanks again!
You're welcome. Also, might be a good idea to think about what's missing from your relationship the next time and talk about it with your partner rather than having an affair. Having a "bit on the side" does tend to ruin a relationship when she finds out.