Funny when I was reading where your friend was on very good terms w/ his ex, thats exactly like my B and his ex, they are REALLY good friends lol shes so nice to me on the phone and even has sent a gift for Christmas and when B and I got engaged They have buried the hatchet so I have nothng against her, they share two grown children and 3 grandkids.
There was a thread not long ago on love the second time around and it was pretty much a hands down opinon that it is different the second time, to me now its a very warm, secure, loving, mutual respect ( huge for me this time around!) great company, laughs, similarities, like interests- Like Bethie said the first time it was gaga type love. We were young thought all we needed was the physical , we look cute together kinda love. Second time you think a bit more w/ your head and not w/hormones.
Its also much easier to talk out disagreements and compromise. Beleive me it took me a while to let down my walls, I was skeptical but my B was patient knowing what I had been thru , he had too but 20 yrs earlier. It takes time for sure, and we are for sure more aware.
Thats what I have found anyway
Good luck w/ the interview!
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