Ok... I guess there's a bigger world out there than my experience, go figure, I assume when one is separated they reside at different locations, and if seeking to date others, have determined that it is best to move on without the soon to be ex.

Speaking from the "Separated" group... Someone that just exited a LTR that was not married is now instantly "single". Someone who is married and is seeking a divorce is still listed as "separated". For the most part I think the LTR and separated person has just as much chance of going back to their former partner. To ecco what someone else mentioned, not everyone on these sites is looking for the next love of their life, which doesn't necessarily mean they're conversely seeking one night stands. I think someone, such as myself, is in the least honest by listing themselves as separated knowing this unfortunately will make them less marketable to the opposite sex. I think this shows a bit of courage and if nothing else HONESTY, which is sorely lacking these days. If someone sees this label as undesireable then don't mess with it, but for the most part I think if we're listing separated we're most likely getting our stuff taken care of, it simply takes time. Enough time that it stinks to have to sit on our hands.