Welcome TryingToDo180. Yes the sitch's do have similarities. Even our ages, married time and son/s. I do agree that going dark with the friend is the best. I think you are right that they don't want to be involved in the sitch and it affects them as well. That has been mentioned a few times, but in saying that, isn't friendship like a marriage, through the good and bad times. I couldn't imagine ignoring a friend in their time of need. But each to their own. Hijack whenever you want.
ME:51 W:46 M:25 S:22, S:20 Divorced 16/9/15 BD 10/12 W left 12/12 with OW, affair confirmed Nov/12. Dark since 6/13 I"m in a new relationship since Feb 14.