I regret being divorced, as it's destroyed me financially, and made things much harder for our adult children. I have not been able to find another partner, even a temporary one, and have spent the past ten years alone. Funny thing is, most of my friends are in unhappy marriages and are constantly telling me how lucky I am to have the freedom to do what I want. Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose, as the song says. I think the wiser course of action is to WORK ON YOUR MARRIAGE WHILE YOU ARE STILL IN IT, AND BEFORE IT'S BEYOND REPAIR. But that takes two, and only one of us wanted to. I will say, the freedom of those first six months were pretty heady, minus the sad, lonely holidays. I felt like I could breathe again. But after that, when no new partner magically appeared, it got harder and has remained so. I wish I had a loving supportive partner more than anything--but I've gradually adjusted to the likelihood that it's not going to happen. I am obligated to play the best hand I can with the cards I've been dealt. Thanks for your perspective.