Reply to: How many divorces?

[Freamon]

Mrs Freamon didn't want to give the game away.

Doesn't bother me, I just sit back and count the money she brings in (like a true contractor).

[speling bee]

You missed the option of married but regularly play away.

Mrs Freamon didn't want to give the game away.

[Freamon]

You missed the option of married but regularly play away.

[hyperD]

Your fave hobbies are ones you can do on your own and you fill in other time by studying/tinkering with techy stuff. I can completely relate to that but - seriously - you need more.
Go to a CUK drinks thing. They're a good crowd and everyone stands their round (except me , obviously)
Find some study interest where you have to collaborate with people - how about something like canal restoration? Lots of different people (men and women),no need to feel you're on the pull, all go for a pint afterwards, job's a good 'un. Anyhoo, I'm sure you get what I'm saying. Chin up

Thanks Zippy, norrahe's got my details for the grub stuff!

Wow, thanks everyone for your kind comments and support - I feel like Frankenstein when he's been given his lightning bolt! A real and much needed wakeup call - thank you CUKers! I shan't disappoint!

[SimonMac]

Where are you based? You can always come along to Grub Club.

CUK Foodies - Contractor UK Bulletin Board

Ssssshhhhh! The first rule of food club, is we don't talk about food club!

Hey, I didn't realise there was a CUK food club! Awesome. Have you any space for a keen foodie and amateur chef?

Near Woking - Waterloo 30 mins by train.

Poor bastard, did 5 month in Woking earlier this year

[SimonMac]

He doesn't know anything about it - other than we don't talk face to face. Best that way. She never could keep her mouth shut. Finally after years of verbal abuse I finally had enough one day, went to the pub and decided it was put up with it, or get out.

What makes you think she doesn't bad mouth you to her friends or family when you are not around, but he can hear?

For a time me and my ex were on bad terms, but we managed to be civil lately for the benefit of the kids, I am not saying its easy but good luck with you and your son

[MaryPoppins]

He doesn't know anything about it - other than we don't talk face to face. Best that way. She never could keep her mouth shut. Finally after years of verbal abuse I finally had enough one day, went to the pub and decided it was put up with it, or get out.

Am sure he will pick up the animosity at some point. Whatever's happened, she had your child. Rise above it!

[IR35FanClub]

That's incredibly sad. Poor kid.

He doesn't know anything about it - other than we don't talk face to face. Best that way. She never could keep her mouth shut. Finally after years of verbal abuse I finally had enough one day, went to the pub and decided it was put up with it, or get out.

[Zippy]

Yeah, I'm in my mid 40's and financially and mentally have mostly recovered after the divorce. I wasn't interested in female company but for the last few months have been waiting for something. Feeling listless. I've been filling the emptiness with cooking, planes and motorbikes and suddenly realised it's companionship I'm missing.

I'm not really into clubs, groups (or nightclubs). There's a few women here at clientco but they're all younger than me although the one I've been chatting to who is 7 years younger than me is off on an internet date and is wary of the "don't screw the crew" message.

Played around with match.com but mostly seem to get attention from Russians, Germans and some pretty scary looking women.

So after my experience with the abuse and broken trust from my last relationship, I'm very cautious and my confidence is a little shaken - I've been out of the dating game for almost 20 years.

I like my own company but night after night in solitary confinement, can start to get to you. As much as I like working from home, I've found I really prefer the company here at the clientco.

A bit of a confessional that. Sorry!

Your fave hobbies are ones you can do on your own and you fill in other time by studying/tinkering with techy stuff. I can completely relate to that but - seriously - you need more.
Go to a CUK drinks thing. They're a good crowd and everyone stands their round (except me , obviously)
Find some study interest where you have to collaborate with people - how about something like canal restoration? Lots of different people (men and women),no need to feel you're on the pull, all go for a pint afterwards, job's a good 'un. Anyhoo, I'm sure you get what I'm saying. Chin up

[MaryPoppins]

we still hate each other and have arguments (by email now) as there's a child involved.

That's incredibly sad. Poor kid.

[IR35FanClub]

Been married 19 months, the Wife is also a Director of the company.

GE

Change that now! My ex wife owned 10% of the company. Cost me thousands after I left - 18months worth of dividends to be precise as she only relinquished her share as part of the divorce settlement.

[IR35FanClub]

Been married 22 years. At least in part because putting up with each other is less hassle/stress/expense than the alternative.

WHS. I left my wife 3 years ago. Between us we spent £30k on legal fees, and we still hate each other and have arguments (by email now) as there's a child involved. You can kiss goodbye to "sensible access" when you leave. Which reminds me to post another thread...

[mudskipper]

Hey, I didn't realise there was a CUK food club! Awesome. Have you any space for a keen foodie and amateur chef?

Near Woking - Waterloo 30 mins by train.

Excellent - I'll drop norrahe an email and see if she can add you.

[hyperD]

Where are you based? You can always come along to Grub Club.

CUK Foodies - Contractor UK Bulletin Board

Hey, I didn't realise there was a CUK food club! Awesome. Have you any space for a keen foodie and amateur chef?

Near Woking - Waterloo 30 mins by train.

[vetran]

What about me?

I've got nothing to do but count my money and stare in the mirror and wonder at how incredibly attractive I am.

There must be hope for me too?

Nah