" So, here lies the 'pride' problem. If I reconcile with W, then it looks to these guys, my friends, that I just got walked over. That I was just a doormat and let my W have a PA."
this, denver, i do not understand at all and maybe it's because i am a woman.....but really, who cares what they think???
they are not in your marriage they are not the ones putting in all the effort to make this relationship work and if they are truly your friends, they want the best for you and want you to be happy they will be thrilled that you have the relationship you want and will not judge the woman you love xo