One thing it took me decades to learn is that H would rather deal with problems than have me nag him in an attempt to prevent problems.
For example, one time shortly after BD, H was taking kids to the dentist. When I would have left the house, they were still there. I bit my tongue hard and didn't say anything about it being time to leave. They left when H wanted, ran into construction and arrived late enough that H had to reschedule for a different day.
He was good with that. Had I nagged, they might have made the appointment, but he would have felt disrespected.
He would rather miss the appointment than feel like I don't trust him to do things successfully.
So now, I try really hard not to nag.
Me: 44 H: 44 Kids: 20, 16, 16, and 10 Together/Married: 22 years H announced he was emotionally detached and considering D: 4/4/16 H announced he is going to try to stay and reconnect: 5/1/16