Petra,
My P would apologize in a very heartfelt and sincere manner. 1 week later, I would find out he was still doing the same thing; or a week later I might tell him how much I appreciated what he said, and how much better I felt. To this he would reply, "Did I say that? Funny, I dont remember. I can't remember anything farther back that a few days. I didn't say that, did I?". then, like an idiot, I would tell him, "Gosh P, what you said were healing words to me, and really helped me to put the hurt behind me." to this he would say something like, "I don't focus on the past, only on the future. I can't remember that."
He was completely, totally, wierd with this. After learning about Ps, I now know that how he was talking was TOTALLY, NORMAL, common behavior and words--for a P.
The thing that helped me most was when I decided that it no longer mattered if he ever came back or when. I committed to not allowing him back in, even if he tried again. And that was the beginning of my journey out of P-made hell. Even though I committed mentally, my heart took a long time to fall into place with my commitment. Memories of the "good"-fantasy that it was- still occasionally overtake me. But it gets easier and easier. It also helps to mentally enact the scenarios that might happen, running into P again, or having him show up at your door. It helps to menatlly rehearse behaviors that are going to enhance YOUR health, and protect you from further involvement. I think a good therapist or assertiveness training session can help alot with developing the mindset that is involved in this preparation.
Take Care,
Good Luck to you.
Leti