Mama....read up on your stuff...I guess this is where the real tough work begins. No more limbo land.
Don't forget your patience, my dear. And the authentic communication. Betsey has posted on your thread, and she's my fave! She has a lot of good things to say about authentic communication and you seem to be doing really, really well with that.
With your consistent efforts at communication, kindly and authentically, he will get over his hang-ups and see that you are different and he is accountable.
This is a process....you are doing well....you are moving forward, and take a wider look to see that.
Hugs to you....hang in there, you're getting there. If you ever get fed up, I will threaten to swap H's with you and you can deal with the lunatic!!! AHHHH. No, I would not wish that on my worst enemy!