Just to fully illustrate the hell we are about to endure - this is what passes for a Promposal nowadays: https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/if-the-shoe-fits?bffbmain=undefined&ref=bffbmain&utm_term=.ch7d6nEy9#.klZq8RZJj

Ha! Yes, once I did forget to put my car in park and it rolled onto my neighbor’s front lawn and I’m pretty sure they thought I was drunk even though I wasn’t - just distracted. But no, I did not put that on Facebook.

I like your optimism and I wish you the best on all your new beginnings. I know I’m time it will all be ok. It’s been a rough month and I’m down in the dumps but I need more optimism.

Thank you. The length of the marriage and age of our kids is almost the same. It’s good to know it’s better on the other side.

Thank you. Good luck to you too.

Thank you. I appreciate it. This Internet stranger is wishing you the same.

Thank you. I do have one friend who is going through a similar life downturn. Otherwise I suppose I’m hiding a bit too.

I will admit that not shoveling snow sounds like it could be nice. I’m sorry about the unemployment. I hope you find something soon.

Yep, it’s hard. I’m sorry you’re dealing with hard shit now.

Right now I’m in the “I know I will be happier divorced but I’m dragging my feet to take that step because of anxiety about my future and messing up my kids”—so the support group is a good eventual idea.

It is stressful. I’m sorry you are going through that. My fingers are crossed for you and your interview.

Thank you. I need to keep remembering this.

This is a good point. If I move forward with a separation and divorce I think I will be taking a social media break.

Thank you! I will listen to that.

I’m sorry. We waited for our second for those same financial reasons and I had a lot of trouble conceiving and it does seem like everyone is pregnant when you want to be. And 90% of the time they claim they weren’t even trying. It sucks.

Ha! I appreciate that. And logically I know this is true. Emotionally I’m not believing it.

Yes!!! The recommendations! “Recommendations for a good place to buy marble countertops! Not granite, please.”

I keep trying to remind myself that. And I know there’s nothing wrong with an apartment. I should be grateful I can afford that. It’s just seeing their houses and the nice furniture and remodeled kitchens and feeling like I’m the sad poor friend. It’s just been a bad week of feeling sorry for myself. I keep telling…

It would make me feel slightly better if I knew that was true.

I know social media isn’t the full story of anyone’s life but lately it seems like my Facebook feed is full of people taking trips-to Ireland, Hawaii, Disney World, New York, etc. Or they’re selling houses and moving into nicer houses. Or they’re all schmoopy about anniversaries. Meanwhile I’m contemplating divorce,…