Taking the positive approach to this, there's no need for a fight. Rather, you can just omit it or change the language such that he doesn't have to pay you support if you remarry, win the lottery, etc. and be done with it.
That's a minor change and not "dragging things out". But you can and should cut off the idea that he can seek maintenance from you.
The art of negotiation is that you ask for more than you want and "give" back some of it as a trade. I see that as an attempt to do that on H's part. Seems pretty standard to me.
Ask for the moon and accept north America.
You're almost there, WH. The emotions are a good thing. Imagine what it's like to not feel emotions, right? Having them is a good thing and a good sign you're healing. I'm happy to see it, although I do know it's not always pleasant at the time.
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
