There is no "set" time that it takes to get over divorce. The longer you have been married it does seem to take longer to heal. There will be set backs every now and again but they decrease in intensity as well.
My divorce will be final 5 years at the end of the month. I have had false starts thinking I was good only to find I had even more work to do. I am doing pretty well in relation to the divorce. Wouldn't want to go back if I could. I keep pretty busy with the kids and their issues. Especially as of late.
I would not stay friends with your WAW. It is just more pain. Why do that to yourself?
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory