Do educate yourself about MLC. My H & most having a MLC behave the same. I wouldn`t have believed it if I didn`t experience it firsthand.
Take care of yourself first. If you don`t feel comfortable in bed with him, wait until you do feel it. Some believe that is our H`s way of staying close to us. Sometimes it`s the only bond we share.
Set some boundaries for yourself & do only what you`re comfortable with.
I like your plan of being out when he gets home. Let him wonder about where you are.