I think you go dim. I'm not an expert. However, I really don't believe someone in a genuine MLC can truly work on a m. Doesn't mean you can't have pleasant interactions. However, your h may be angry or try to push buttons regardless of what you do. Again, I'm fairly new and this may not be sound DB advice:)
Do what you need to do to take care of yourself and the children. Be pleasant and focus on yourself and the kids. If he wants to inititate talks or interaction, he will.
3 kids BD 12/15/13 (IDKIILY. ) Rope dropped Cirque du Soleil style D final 9-9-14 "Some people are born on 3rd base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." Barry Switzer