Closing the Barn Door After the Cow Has Left

 Dear Bitter Single Guy: My 8 year relationship just ended because she met Mr Right and realized all the stuff we were lacking. We had become close friends living together and having sex occasionally, but leading separate lives. Now we are still living together (can't afford to move out) a week later, and it's driving me demented when she goes off on a date and comes back really late. I am resentful that she has apparently skipped the 'break up grieving' bit and got straight to the 'happy in love' bit. - Left Out In the Cold

Dear L.O.I.C.: The Bitter Single Guy sees that you're sad, but is having a tough time buying into your victim-hood. Whether it's a true condition, or one that's been reinforced by sitcoms and soap operas, most folks are looking for more in a relationship than a roommate and occasional sex partner. The BSG's guess is that your delicate flower actually went through the 'break up grieving' bit some time back when your relationship got all boring and stuff. Since this one's obviously gone, the BSG wonders what you'll do differently the next time?