Kimmerz, The mlcer may say that they are done w/us, but truly they are not. They want their cake and eat it too. Of course he has the ow w/him and yes, he still wants you as a friend too. But the fact remains, the definition of friend that we refer to is not the same as it is for the mlcer. They want us to remain right where they left us and we are never to step foot outside of that bubble. Life doesn't work that way and they hate it when you begin to move on and get stronger.
As long as you go along w/their plans, they are happy as clams. However, the minute that you question or challenge them in any way, that is when the sprew and anger will surface. They want to control everything even if they are not w/us.
You will find the strength and know when it is time to end this behavior. You are the only one that can do this.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.