Man, I somehow made it to 56 without readlly having my heartbroken... can't say that about 57 now. Great woman, one I had begun to feel could/would be a life partner, and wham. The sad part is, there doesn't feel like there's anything really wrong, just bad timing. We get along awesomely, have never argued in over a year or even gotten mad with one another, but she lives in Raleigh 3 hours away and has HS age kids... and she feel guilty spending her weekends with me, when she's got one that is struggling and at the 11th hour as far as getting stuff righted. Plus, we have such an awesome time on weekends, it makes the weeks longer and sadder and you can get depressed. I think if her kids were older, or parenting was going more smoothly, we might be together long haul. Been very sad for me and hard to get over, but basically only a month in and it's been a drawn out goodbye, but feels like that's where we are. Probably can confirm after tonight.
Anyway, if you have a happy marriage or partnership, love them and be thankful. Peace!
PS, SDH, if you were wondering what lit a fire under my ass for rowing, now you have your answer. Great positive distraction. Much better than alcohol, or other chit.