Jarp, I noticed you've been on here a while and had a look at some of your older posts. It sounds like the last time you kicked him out, he really put you through hell--repeated suicide attempts, emotional abuse, guilt tripping. No wonder you're worried about making it stick! Are there things you can do differently this time to make a cleaner break? I noticed that last time your lawyer recommended you get a restraining order--maybe you can do that this time? And get the ball rolling on a financial separation so you don't have to deal with him blowing tons of money on hotels, booze and strippers? You've really been through hell and back with him. You deserve some peace, even if he chooses to implode. In any case, not picking up the phone is definitely a step in the right direction?