I agree with you SF. I heard some weird and wonderful stories when we 1st separated.
Our M went from being bad for 6 months, to 2 years, to 10 years and finally, since the children were born (23 years ago!).
I know that is a load of tosh and let it slide off my back. That has changed now and W says that we have had a lot of good times and she can remember them fondly.
Who knows what she will be saying next time.
Do what feels right for you. You know the truth, H just can't quite see it at the moment.