I've been having dreams about him three times a week since our divorce and I wake up confused about whether I miss him or just miss not being alone.
More people experience this than they realize.
The unconscious mind processes loss through repetition, blurring the line between grieving the person and grieving the state of being partnered.
“Where Are You with Grief for lost relationships — ambiguous loss of divorce?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.