Shady people often appear quite convincing and sweet on the surface. Otherwise how would they get what they want? Not saying he is a con artist but they are always very charismatic.

Some people think they are just entitled (maybe raised that way) and nothing would stop them from trying to get what they think they are entitled for. When people catch on to it, they look for new victims. In your husbands case he also has substance abuse issue. Cocaine isn’t a joke.

You’ll be fine. Just need time to heal.