I was in the same boat as you at one time, except my 16 yr. old doggie had just passed away...double whammy!!! Still, to this day, I miss my doggie more than the ex...and now I have a "new" husband(okay, relatively new...we've been married for 12 yrs.) and an adorable 2 yr. old puppy...things will get better...Naomi :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: