I wanted no part of emotional entanglements -- my ex - on the other hand - re-married the same day our divorce was final.

That was 12 years ago, and I've enjoyed this period of my life probably the most (the period when my children were small and every day was an adventure full of wonder and magic runs a very close second if not tied for first) -- embraced it with a relish that mystified my friends. It's a difficult mindset to explain to others, and while they meant it with love, their seemingly constant expressions of concern over (what was their perception of) my "loneliness" was really quite maddening at times. Even my ex has made comments -- "I worry about you - you don't have the same support system I have" - yes, that's true, but what you don't understand is that I don't "need" the same constant, unflinching support as you.

Enjoy your "oneness", Tavalon!