Most of my friends & family have stayed married. My wife says we've stayed married because we both lack imagination.

Divorces leave open, bleeding wounds for everybody, including friends. I doubt one could maintain deep personal relationships with both sides. Loyalty cannot be divided, else most marriages wouldn't end in divorce.

In my experience you'll end-up with one side or the other as the permanent friend and the other will resent you for your betrayal of their half of the friendship.

Like Angel said, the kids get severely screwed--they are doubly betrayed. Hope you can find time for them whenever you seem them.

Botnst