Cross-posted, Asteri. I dunno, I wonder if it's actually easier in some ways if the split isn't so calmly agreed? I got all my grieving done very fast & intensely in both cases. I hadn't been expecting the marriages to end, but as soon as they did I could see it was for the best.
Might it be harder when there is genuine warmth between you? No idea, I only had dysfunctional marriages!! My respect for my husbands evaporated as soon as the cards were on the table.