Spiff, yes, spending time with divorced friends might influence me. But most of my friends are happily married and then I feel like I either have to pretend everything is ok, or else I feel like a downer. They have been incredibly supportive of me, although they only know a fraction of what has been going on. I think my best strategy is to spend time with whoever is available and interested in the same things as I am, and not share that much about my issues. Basics ok, but not details.