That is interesting about XW's best friend trusting you with info like that. That is one of the things that I hate about divorce. Along with losing your spouse, you lose relationships with lots of other people too.
After a certain amount of time passed with me and ex stuff like that started to happen also. When I call ex's office, I can talk to his friend without it feeling weird. I think communication with family and friends on the ex's side is a good thing. It is part of the walls that need to come down in my opinion. It just opens more doors for communication.
Did I miss the mark on this or are you thinking the same?