In the last couple of drop-offs, my ex has acted more cordial and kind than at any time in the previous 6 months. This has created a lot of confusion and pain for me because prior to this she has been cold and distant.

It’s like there is a small part of me that wants to respond, but then a warning light comes on in my body and it leaves me confused. Keep in mind, this is my ex who falsely accused me of DV (still pending), lied and manipulated to get me to move out of the home, and has been overall absolutely dehumanizing to me.

Why is she doing this all of sudden? It is not like I see any avenues back to our previous relationship or into a new relationship with her. She has not apologized, made any amends, changed in any way from the person that did all of those terrible things…