In a telephone conversation I had with my H not long after he left to go live with the ow he told me that she was perfect and that would never change. I almost laughed out loud because it sounded so ridiculous, but at the same time it hurt to hear it. I managed to keep silent.
Time has marched on and there is proof that H has found out that the ow is indeed not perfect.
Me, being imperfect myself, does allow a little smirk at times.
Your XH is trying very hard to convince himself that he did the right thing. He too, will find out that the fantasy he has created in his mind does not match reality.
I know how hard it is, but don't take any of it personally. It's not about you. It just goes to show how really messed up these MLCers are.
Keep steppin (nickel Brook)IB, you're on your way to being better than OK.