I am very cautious because as you saw, i am easily triggered by him. After my outburst, i am the one feeling like crap.
My theory, which does not really matter, is: he feels pressured by time. We are slipping away and soon. Having your cake and eating it to?? Well eventually, there is no more cake.. 2 out of 4 children are off on their own.. one more this summer and the last one will be relocating with me.. gf' s 2 kids left and do not want anything to fo with them.. my own kids say they fight constantly and ex-h does not think much of her.. well, she is all he will have if he does not do anything.. This is the why i have come up with.. Maybe i am wrong but it does not matter.. as long as we do not get disrespected, abused or intimidated by him, i am fine with him been around.. My boyndaries are NON NEGOTIABLE.