former friend with benefits calling me

Been in a sort-of similar situation and it's difficult finding yourself suddenly starved for physical contact, but the Bible is clear: If you're still married, it would be adultery; once you're divorced, it's fornication. Sex is ONLY allowed within a marriage relationship. Rest assured that Satan will send lots of opportunities your way. I know how easy it is to start to rationalize it, but it's sin. That should be enough reason to fight it and ask God to help you.

This is the only passage in the New Testament that I can think of off the top of my head specifically about separated women:

I Corinthians 7
10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:
11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.

Hi betterbymyself,
Welcome to CF. Hope you stick around and fine some fellowship here.

Well, any of the verses that deal with adultery in the Bible should help you. The idea of separation isn't talked about in the Bible. So we can get that specific.

Can you live alone and be happy/content with yourself? Can you love yourself? Divorce Care talks about how important that is. Along that idea, you need to be able to care for yourself. In your current situation, this past friend doesn't sound like he will help you, but only make your life more complex, more issues, more emotional conflicts.

What is the right thing for yourself today? at this time?