Blownaway, my sister has been doing a survey and the result is that most people say that it takes about 2 years to get over a D. I'm sure some people do start positive, healthy relationships during that time period, but probably many aren't ready. Sorry to hear that things are complicated with your friend. And kudos on the progress with establishing a coparenting R!
me: 42 | STBXH: 41 | T: 18 | M: 10 | separation: Jan 3, 2010 | they deserve better: S7 & D4 current thread: http://tinyurl.com/3y8sxcp .: first breathe, then heal, then start LIVING :.