Been reading your new thread, and True's responses, and it has brought forth some thoughts of my own. From a woman's perspective, I have friends that I have had since grade school. We are still close, have lunchs all together, even went on a cruise together. My husband, a loner, never understood my need for friends. He always assumed they were giving me advice against him for some reason. He has sent several emails to me saying " You are listening to your friends like always."
My meaning is, if what True says is fact for most men, I am not dependent on my friends opinions, and if I got back together with my H, it would by my decision, not theirs. Some may not like it, but would respect my decision.
BTW, congratulations on your new level of detachment. I know what you are saying, but will miss your input. Don't be a stranger!