Agree word for word with Lexie and Wisconsin. Would you believe me that my ex stated those same EXACT words-literally? And guess what-for years and years I took him back after some nasty incident. Years. But in December of 2014, I finally just said NO-no. And what do you know, all hell broke loose - this supposedly coming from a person that had changed. I would highly recommend you read Lundy Bancroft's list of ways to know an abuser has changed....nails it. And your ex is doing everything on the list to show he has NO intention if changing. More manipulation and lies.