Makes perfect sense. We become a control monster to try to avoid those things we fear but that control is the very thing that drives those we love away.
This is exactly what happened to me. I tried to manipulate my H into loving me instead of just letting him love me on his own . . . it didn't work out so well.
Glad you had a nice evening with your S, and that you have been able to repair your R with him.
me: 44 XH: 42 M 11 years D10 and S8 Bomb drop 9/27/13 D final 7/1/14