How the heck do you meet guys anymore?

Uh oh, I am studying to be an elementary school teacher...care to share why it's harder to meet a guy in this profession? I truly hope that's not the case, otherwise I'm in for a majorly disappointing life, huh? I am fairly newly single--my ex and I broke up mid-July. I've actually been doing really well, expect for the fact that I am trying to meet new prospects and am having little luck. I can meet guys just fine, but I'm usually drunk when I do it, and even though numbers are exchanged, nobody calls. The one guy that does share mutual interest with me (a guy from work) has a lot of issues with his ex--they have been off and on for a while now, they shared an apartment and their lease is not up for months, they can't seem to make a clean break even though this girl is a complete bitch and no good (according to our mutual friends). It's the fact that they have such a history together and this whole apartment mess that is making it hard for them to walk away. I know that he is interested in me, but he doesn't want to disrespect this girl, which I understand--he needs to completely end one thing before he starts another. I know that the fact that none of his family lives in the state makes him wary to leave her--she has been his family for years, even though it hasn't been happy or healthy for a long time. Last night he and I had a drink (okay, a few drinks) after work, I basically wore my heart on my sleeve and he had to leave early because he agreed to see her that night...it killed me but I know he's trying to remain civil with her and to keep a friendship. He told me he really wants to see where this can go with me and he is excited for the time that everything gets figured out--he just wants enough time to pass between his break up and us starting something. I find that pretty admirable, but I am the world's most impatient person when it comes to something I want, and I want him! My biggest fear is that he is going to turn around and say he wants to try and work things out with her. Even though their relationship has been sh*t for so long, I understand what it's like to have comfort with someone, and it always seems easier to stay and be unhappy then try and find true happiness alone. I've been through this, and breakups, no matter how crappy the relationship, hurt. If anyone has any advice on how to handle this situation a bit better, I'd really appreciate it.

Jen