I had so much potential pre-marriage. Post divorce I am starting to realize some of that potential. My ex wife met a guy who also screamed potential- very fit and tan, great career trajectory, good with his hands, seemingly bright, energetic, positive guy. They've been living together for a few years now and the dude has become a dud- morose, sallow, overweight, pale shadow of his former self.

And the thing is it's not just him and I with her- I see this shit all around me. Guys get into these cohabiting situations and they wilt like flowers in the fall. Life energy seemingly sucked out of them month by month.

These women are fucking vampires (all that's missing is the puncture wounds on the neck) and hardly anyone sees it.