Tostada, I hear what you are saying about the space thing. I don't understand it either...but I guess it doesn't matter what we want right now, it's all about them. Here is a classic my wife laid on me during our supper date on Saturday night (I just remembered for some reason). It goes something like this; if you would have left when I originally told you (dropped the bomb) I am sure I would have been scratching the walls and we would be back together today. My response (and i am not proud of it) what kind of bullshit is that?
You and I are so similar in our thinking and reactions it is weird. I have made changes because I realized that I was not exactly the best friend to her, however, even though she recognizes the changes, she can not say let,s try to make this work. I have another theory...I do not know if your wife has told her friends that she is getting separated....maybe they want that separation to save face with their entourage.
Anyhow, I sense some softening in both or wives positions....don't know if it will last though.
Good luck to you.