I just wanted to tell you you are doing great! I just read some of your posts..I plan on catching up after this reply.
I too, believe, that my H has NPD. I have been reading up on it and it is all too familiar. The world is based around him and his needs. Kind of like a five year old who is so egocentric and just doesn't get it.
It seems the more we pull away, the more curious these Aliens are. Isn't it ironic? Sometimes you just want to say forget it. Too much effort. Believe me, I know. I am just about there.
Have fun on Sunday with the "older man." It's so good for the PMA just to get out and have some attention and quality conversation.
BTW, my H used to do the EXACT same thing. Call me names and the next phone call would be so normal. Crazy, isn't it.
My H is all over the place. I just don't care anymore. I will continue to GAL and go out with friends, take care of kids and be ME! It's not so bad being alone when you can take a breather from all this MLC b.s.