Dear, Dear Stella,

First of all big hugs to you. If you have read my thread you will see how crazy an MLC'er can behave, definitely when he can't let go of his old life. Mine returned numerous times the first and second year, the 3rd year less, but still kept me under his strings as much as he could and I let him, because he is a master manipulator.

Please do listen to the advice Sage gave you. Sometimes I wished I would have stood my ground sooner.

It's not always positive "to be aware and understand the MLC'er behavior", I sometimes forgot that they actually know what they are doing when they do it. And I often let him go too far because of that.

I perfectly know what you are going true and yes, it is soooooo painfull, but it really does get better. Simply continuously try to share your feelings here. xxx