I have to tell you, lemonade gives me heartburn. As cold as it is if someone gave me lemons today I would trade them for hot cocoa. I enjoyed reading your post and feeling how strong you are. Nice that you feel good about yourself and all the self improvement you have gone through. Did you reconnect with your friend from the past on social media? I closed my facebook account after the separation as it was a bit overwhelming and I didn't want to follow the exploits of my ex. Before doing so I had a couple of ladies from the past contact me. I had used an alias on there but it is easy enough for people to figure that out especially if they know your friends.
Do you feel that you are better prepared to evaluate a potential relationship partner now? It sounds like there was something that was a red flag for you in the one you recently terminated. Isn't it better to figure it out early on? Good luck with your old friend as I think he has a chance with a really awesome lady!
Mark
M:53 W:47 M:15 years. S:18 S's: 30 & 28 from previous marriage. BD: 3/14 Divorced January 17.