I want to chime in on the friend thing too. My wise friend (my buddy's wife) that's been helping me a lot told me that she and her XH are civil and "get along ok" after 10 years. but it took ALOT of time and effort she told me. And they are NOT FRIENDS.
me: 47, W:49 M 16.5 years T 17 years Three kids - D17,D14, S13 Heart 2 heart about M 11/8/13 Bomb drop 11/29/13 W moved out 12/5/13 I Retained L 2/20/14 D filed 3/17/14