I thought I'd say hi as a fellow UKer! I've read through your thread and I love your attitude. I think you are doing an excellent job at building friendship with your wife. With regards to friends of the opposite sex, I have male friends too and see no issue, pub culture etc lends itself to that, however that woman sounded like she was interested... jmo
I loved your last post, what a great place to be. Keep positive, I think it rubs off
