Hi TL! Glad to hear about your "Chance"! You deserve someone caring and understanding in your life. My parents are going on 55 years married and I feel so odd for my family now as no one gets D. When I see my W now I still see the old her. It's only when she doesn't get exactly what she wants that the new, selfish, awful person comes out and I see that I could never make a life with her that would allow me to be me. I can't see how she will ever find someone of value the way she is now. I see her actually fighting to not stop the path she is on! She seems to think that being "strong" means being selfish and destroying her M! He best friend spoke to me when she was helping pack stuff with my W. Every time my W left the room she would just go on and on about how I'm a great person, my W is crazy for doing what she is, that I need to go out and find someone as I deserve to be happy. She even added that she hates most men but really likes me.
You deserve a good man in your life (you sure don't "need" one but it's nice to have). One who appreciates you for you! Your ex is going to wake up one day and realize just how much he has lost. Maybe this is already starting to happen and is why is has become so hostile? You are an inspiration TL. Keep going and I hope you find the good that you deserve in your life!
P.S. Can't wait for next season of Game of Thrones!!!