I can see what you mean about the barmaid smiling at you. Like you, I have an ex and probably soon to be ex. So a smiling barmaid would make me feel better to rather than what is glaring at me (ex-wives club).
LOL
I actually get on great with my first EX. We were just too young and swept up with the marriage and family thing. She has a family now and actually offered to put me up if i needed a place to stay. That's DETACHMENT. But i think I'll visit the barmaid instead.