I know my H is torn by doubt and guilt. I think you are right that H doesn't want to be accountable for his actions. I think based on your ideas.... H doesn't want to be reminded that he is making a mistake.
My H has kept one local couple as friends. OW does not like these people though. It appears that H has adopted OW friends now as his friends.
One note though that fits here....H isn't afraid to take OW to local clubs and restaurants and stores in town. I think that is his ego being bigger than life. It is his ego that enjoys standing beside this animal while all the guys in view stare at her fake DD B**bs and tattoos. To me it is pathetic and disgusting. I wish this town was not so small.
Sanderika
ME48/H48MLC T 33y M 28y S16 OW 8/7/05 Bomb 8/16/05 Sep 9/05 H f'd D 10/3/08 D pp'd 1/20/09,7/24/09,12/4/09 D dismissed 2/5/10 H served me D papers again 9/4/10 D dismissed 9/26/11