Bruce WillisBruce WillisDemi Moore's love triangle with her ex-husband and current toy boy has left a lot of ladies green with envy.

But they're not the only ones dealing with jealousy issues.

Since their split, Bruce Willis has spent a lot of time hanging out with Demi and her new husband Ashton Kutcher.

But it hasn't always been easy for Brucey baby to see his old flame with a hot new guy.

So how did he deal with the baby-faced love rival when his ex started dating Ashton?

He got by with a little help from his friends, namely pal Will Smith.

Bruce told Playboy magazine: "During some very dark hours he talked to me about it.

Demi and her brood, including hubby Ashton Kutcher and ex Bruce WillisBruce, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore and the kids"He said, 'Dude, you've got to do whatever it takes to get the kids and all the spouses or the girlfriend together. You've got to show your kids it's okay.' It was like a light went on. Ding."

"A lot of people have a hard time letting go of the things that can end a relationship, but we've managed to put the kids first."

And now Bruce counts Ashton, as one of his closest pals.

"In the luck of the draw I am fortunate to have Ashton in the family.

"It took a long time for people to wrap their minds around the fact that I could be friends with my ex-wife's new husband, but we are friends."