Hey VeryCrazy, I don'y put you in the same category as Rocco's wife or mine. There are emotional abuse issues in both his and my case. You have not related anything that equals emotional abuse in my book. Both Rocco and I could be very biased against women, but your case seems different to me. Your positive attitude and course of action speak well for you. And Rocco says the same, so treat that as 2 votes of confidence.
I think you and your husband promarily have communication diffuclties and a style or relating that has grown worse over time and provoked this crisis. And you want to do whatever you can to change and you admit fault. These things are typically missing in a hard core controlling abusive personality. You keep plugging, and you will get there. Just remember, try to give respect, and act as if you deserve respect. Mutual respect can go a long way toward healing.