Since it's a relationship question thread moved to tilted Sexuality:
This is probably not what you want to hear... but....
(if i didnt care i wouldn't say it)
I don't think she's scared to admit the divorce was a mistake, it's probably what she wants... but there's a part of her that wants to get out on her own. and move on and such... but also doesnt necessarily want you to move on... she'd rather keep you as a 'safety net' in case the whole moving on thing doesnt work out for her.
Divorce isn't easy, it's painful... for all parties but especially for the one who didn't ask for the divorce to begin with... You seem to be going along with it because it's what she wanted, and your love for her is why you are doing it.... (being very careful not to offend or make assumptions) You seem to be hoping that she'll come to her senses and realize that she's making a huge mistake and realize that you are indeed a good guy, and come running back to you knowing that whatever she's done will be forgiven and that you will have happily ever after. I think that only works in the movies and in Danielle Steele novels.
For the Record: I believe your friendship wiht beth is platonic... most of my closest friends are male. Should I smile and the thought of maybe, just maybe it's not platonic?