Chrissy
I wish I had words of wisdom for you but I just wanted to say I am thinking of you and wish you a happy resolution to this situation, no matter what that happens to be.
It sounds like you are getting stronger in many ways and no longer in a state of learned helplessness. So that is progress.
Keep building on that strength. You DO NOT deserve to be treated this way. Whether it is verbal or physical abuse, it doesn't matter. If he sees nothing wrong with your M other than not enough sex, YOU need to make a choice.
I think HD encouraged you to seek some counseling from a battered woman's shelter. That sounds like a smart idea. Also clue the police in on what is happening now and that you are fearful of him becoming violent if you choose to leave.
You are in my thoughts.