Glara, I know it is hard to deal with all of this. I don't think he was making it all up. I think that it really can be hard to understand the PTSD mind. I can identify with a lot of other stories I read in that relationships are good and fine while they are in the fun stage, but not so much fun when the pressure is put on as at that point it ceases to be fun and is more of a responsibility. This mindset doesn't meet up with most of society and people are programmed to always be moving forward in a relationship, ie with the ultimate goal of finding a partner or marriage. That new woman? She's in the fun zone right now. You wanted something that he just couldn't give you, so I hope you are able to move forward from this and find someone who can give you what you need.