history: My wife went out of the country for 2 months, leaving me alone with the dogs.  We had just moved so I didn't really know anyone at the time. My wife just went out of town for school for 2 months.  I don't really know anyone here_comma_ so I don't know what I'm going to do while she's gone. It is an excellent opportunity_comma_ to know other people and places_comma_ to open up to the possibility_comma_ I assure you that it will go to you very well
current: I'm sure it is great for her, but it makes me feel a little unsure of what to do with myself.
next: You do the same thing ... the opportunity is for both