And it was controlling on my part. I wanted him to be who I needed him to be.
Stop texting and emailing and see what happens.
Let him be who he is.
I hear you. He is the one who wanted to be friends so he should be driving this train. You are right it is still a form of controlling behaviour on my part.
NC won't work, but LC will. NC was a ploy in our marriage to show we were angry hurt or disappointed.
I will see him tonight and almost everyday over the next few days. So no need to contact again.