Originally Posted by
rae145 
My grandsons first birthday party is coming up and my exa will be there. I have so much anxiety thinking about it. He said he's not bringing his gf (who really really wants to attend). I dread this and have no idea how long it takes for the sick feeling to go away. I wonder if having a bf would help me move on.
Bad, BAD idea to jump into another relationship to get over the last one. It works ONLY in the movies.
Keep the focus on YOUR family--no need for you to interact.