Wow NQ! I just caught up on your sitch and I must say I think your H had a breakthrough moment. True, you can't believe everything you hear right now, but what positive things he said. My jaw is still on the floor...
He may still retreat too, but I think this is tremendous progress for you, I hope you can see that. He still has to "defend" himself because of the bad choices he made and he may not know right now how to dig himself out. His fantasy life he created ain't so unicorns and rainbows anymore is it? Hmmmmmmmmm?
Good for you, I'm happy for you.
Me:49 H:47 S: 16 T:27 M:25 My EA: 2001 His PA: 10/2007, 6/2013 Separated, but H still in house
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