Mozza - did you ever feel the need to caress your EX1, kiss her, compliment her, cuddle with her afterward?

I had my own breakup S with exes and even as a woman, it was not emotional stuff when I knew I was done with the R.

Honest question. I just don't get the sense her H went there to just get what he wanted physically.

Mid 30's
Psych-abusive M with violent tantrums from XH
D 9/15; NC forever on

You can't DR your way out of abuse.