I don't think anyone here is going to beat up on you CVA!
We are here to support one another even if were are having crappy days and these recurrent bad feelings. Happens to both sides LBS/WAS. Its the wild rollercoaster that we are all on.
You have a good idea of what you need from your W to make this work. You have been making changes for yourself that seemed to be what your W needed from you. You have every right to be pissed that she has not reciprocated in the least.
Don't apologize for how you feel. I am probably not the best person to jump in an give any advice right now since my sitch has been turned upside down. But I do agree that you need to start seeing some returns on your investment. Doesn't seem like your asking the world. Esp the part about being called by your name and simple thank yous or acts of kindness.
I am not sure what the right answer is here. you have been in a holding pattern with W. Maybe some of the others can give you some ideas on how to get some progress without "pushing" but at this point...sounds like pushy, controlling CVA is history.
May be time to have an R talk...kind of like state of the union. This is where we were, this is where we are...where are we headed and do we have a map to get there? Doesn't sound like you are getting much/any feedback to even know what the W is thinking.
Me: 30 EX-H: 37 DD: 5 Separated 6/07. MC for months, EX-H quit MC. Divorce Final 8/14/08. Trying to move on with new life.