So2, My sober H keeps reminding me about what V said, that everything he did was selfish and self centered. H still tries to catch that thinking in daily life - hears it in others and himself. It explains a lot.
Do you think you could ignore texts or just ask him not to text you anymore? I know this is somewhat useless, but when I did that with my H, it slowed down a lot and I felt better. Now I am glad that I did it because listening to the messages would just get me more hurt or angry and there is nothing you can do about it.
Very glad to hear the dinner went well and you relaxed a bit. Feels good doesn't it. What a difference normal makes.