I know exactly what you mean. My relatives, his relatives, friends etc all said 'it's over', 'there's no hope' etc.
They didn't have a clue. I was his partner so I knew him better than anyone. They still think it's 'over' now. I would love to be a fly on the wall when they find out we've been a couple for the last three and a half months!!
In fact, I'm getting quite a kick out of the fact that I will get to say 'I told you so'. Just think, you could have that too!
Friends love you, yes, but they really don't have a clue when it comes to offering constructive advice about M. Only you and your W can know that.
I think you should just get your advice from on here or with a solution-focused C, rather than get swallowed up by your peer's negativities.
Best Wishes,
Jo.
I have conquered depression, custody battle, OW and the Big D, and he's still MINE, so there!