I have said before, when he's tired his mask is off. He can open up and show his fears, his sadness, his depression. He can have an intimate conversation. But when I called him the next morning to ask him to do something, he was awake enough that the mask was back on. The in-charge, "I-don't-think-I-like-you" H was back. He was bristley and defensive, so luckily my call was brief and all business.
I had this same experience around Christmas time. My STBXW showed remorse and regret of her choices. All words and no action kept me away and not playing into that game. If it was real, it was a mere glimpse of the old version of W.
You seem very well. Your interaction with your H on the divorce proceeding is what I would love to have. If it's going to happen, I would like it so much for it to happen with us communicating. Lawyers like to go back and forth.
wish you well and Happy Saint Patrick's weekend.
Irish
M51 XW43 (38 at bd) BD1 MAY 30 2015 BD2 JUNE 25 2015 by text moved out Aug 2 2015 left both Daughters 13 and 15 (now 18-20) Her divorce Final July 26 2016 Last time she saw her kids Aug 2 2015