I've had a few other work possibilities present themselves in the past week. By that I mean, senior people contacting me and telling me about upcoming positions with other companies and organizations, asking me to apply, and even telling me the job posting is being built to match "someone's particular skill set".

Not to be an *****, but I honestly ask myself, “What the hell were these women my wife was hanging around with thinking?” I’m a good Dad, a really good Dad. I make a good income, with really reasonable hours. I have a good pension and benefits. I’m still in good shape and good health for my age. I keep every mechanical thing at our house running. I've undertaken major repairs and renovations of our home and completed them very well. I actively tried to date my wife and made time for her. I cook a lot. I've supported my wife through illness and a ton of attempts at re-training. Like….. What more do these women think is out there in the dating pool at our age?

Actually, even as I write that I know what it is. They are both very narcissistic people. I mean that sincerely. There is a character and personality defect that you can feel off them as soon as you are around them for an hour. They aren’t looking for a relationship investment. They are looking for the constant adulation of being dated and pursued. That’s all. They don’t want, and can’t handle, being held to any accountability or expectation, so they just rely on the turnover of men in their lives.

I also wonder if this is a "misery loves company" situation, and they "sold" her on it. Of course, she wanted to be sold on it.

So, my wife will enter that life. I’m sure she’ll find men to date her because she is very physically attractive. But any man looking for a long term investment in a partner will probably recognize some red flags in her situation.

She gave up all of us for that. That makes me sick to my stomach.