I’m sorry that you’re going through this, RickJay. You’re grieving for your lost family and home life. That grief takes a while to heal, nobody knows how long, but take the time you need. If things continue to look dark for you and you find the situation unbearable, perhaps you can consider therapy of some sort.
Don’t worry about dating for the moment, do things for yourself that make you feel better. The standup comedy and comedy clubs sound like a great pursuit. One day, you’ll discover that you feel lighter, that some of the sadness has lifted. This is not the end of your life, it’s a period of great change, but you will live again and be happy. Just take your time, and love your daughter.
BTW, I know 2 fathers who got full custody of their daughters; one of the children was only 2 years old, the other was a teen. They both found love again, and they both say that things are better now than ever. Good luck to you.
ETA: if you’re too busy for a dog, maybe getting a cat would help you not feel alone in your condo.
Sorry to hear that man. I don’t know what to tell you. Something things don’t get better, there is just a different, new normal you have to adjust to. But you need support while you make that transition.
RickJay–I just sent you a PM.
Sorry to hear about your situation. It will get better in the sense that there will be a new normal that is your life. You can be a great Dad to your daughter while not living with her Mom. She’s 5, that’s only natural, but it breaks my heart every time my 7 year old says it to me.
I’ve been there, and it absolutely sucks. But you will learn to adapt and be happy with your new situation. Sure, a 39 year old man with a child isn’t going to be scoring at the clubs with some college hotties. You will definitely meet other women, probably going through your situation. Maybe not anytime soon and that’s good. You aren’t ready to be in a relationship right now. Give yourself some YOU time to figure out what you need in life. Best of luck.
I wish someone would have told me this when I was freshly divorced. It would have saved a lot of sketchy “relationships” that I had.
My daughter was 7 when I got divorced and she went through a lot of the same emotions as your daughter. I tried very hard to never say bad things about her dad. Now she’s almost 11, and she has seen first hand some of the reasons we split. There is more of an understanding now, and I think we’ve moved on. And we’re alright! 
Good luck to you and your daughter.