Here's to new beginnings!!!

So, the ex and I (not the Thug, DL one, the one I talked about last week), after a confession filled and stimulating weekend, have decided to give us another shot (he is, after all, the love of my life and vice versa, as we both confessed to each other over the weekend). We both expressed how we've both matured since we ended our relationship last March. He has come to terms with the fact he can't continue to deny what truly makes him happy (something I told him in the beginning, NOW HE GETS IT!!!) I have dated some interesting guys. I've dated the white guy, the nice guy, the good friend, the playa, the thug, the confused, the closeted, the flamboyant, the jealous, the paranoid individuals and have learned a lot about men, relationships, what I want vs. what I need, and who I want and need. I told him that it's him that I want, always has, always will be and that he knows he feels the same way, to which he quickly agreed. So we agreed to not pick up where we left off, but rather to start over and build a fresh, solid foundation and getting to know the "new and improved" versions of ourselves. I'm excited yall!!!! Anyways, I told some of my closest friends and one friend, she went ballistic! She has been there throughout it all and doesn't trust this changed person my guy says he is and she feels it will only lead to heartache for me, yet again. I understand where she's coming from, and I love her for being protective of me. But I'm trying to reassure her that I'm in control of my feelings now, I have matured in more ways than one (and so has he for that matter. I would know, I know him better than he knows himself), and that everything will be fine. So hopefully she'll come to terms, let's hope yall, cuz she my girl and I don't want her dislike for him to spill over.