2step, I'm just another bit trying to figure my way through all of this.
I have been angry for a long time now, as well. Thought it might never end.
My W used to tell me that she didn't want to say things or was being careful about what she said, because she didn't want to give me false hope. Just her saying THAT made me angry. I'd hate to hear what your buddy told you, because it would probably just make me angry.
Being without my kids makes me angry. I can imagine had my W left me with the kids and mortgage and all the other responsibilities, I'd be angry...
All I can say is... the anger hasn't worked too well for me...
