I'm in too! This is the strangest, hardest breakup I've ever been though. So many conflicting feelings. When you add the alcohol into the relationship mix, it can really mess with your head! I've never had a relationship end in such a dramatic, immature way. After 6 weeks I'm still really going through a lot of grief - I don't fully understand my xabf's behavior. I mean, I understand it intellectually, but not emotionally. How could someone who was so in love with me and committed to our life together just walk out the door one day just to protect his drinking habit? I know, I know, I've read the stickies. But it's still so hard to accept. Ugh.
So thanks for this thread. And please, don't encourage too much shoe shopping! I already have enough of a problem!