My ex sounded like your spouse in regards to "I want to be neighbors and friends" blah blah....
I am dark now, but last time I had a conversation with my ex after he spewed uncontrollably, I said, "I thought you wanted to be friends". He said, "no I don't want to be your friend".
THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY WANT.
IF YOU WANT IT, THEY DON'T. IF YOU DON'T WANT IT, THEY DO.
Thus one of the reasons I am dark. I couldn't take it anymore.
I have three kids. I avoid contact if I can. I don't ask him for anything or any help. If I have to see him due to the kids, I am all business, no small talk.
He is now very curious. He sent the kids over tonight to check up on me.
Hugs Trusting
Me: 46 H:44 Together: 25 years Married: 20 years Separated: 11-30-06 Divorced 12-21-07 OW: EA began 2005 PA began end of 2006 3 children,20, 16, 6 ex asked for forgiveness 01/16/11