Hi Bewildered, It sounds to me like you are looking for a black and white answer - do you love me or not? - from a person whose world is completely overwhelmed by swirling gray clouds.
If you push - and the R talk described above is definitely pushing - then, the most likely response you will get is that she will STOP saying ILY, even in front of the kids. Let me assure you, that's no fun either.
As long as she is caught up in her MLC, keep your focus on following the DB program and working on your own self - PMA, GALing, etc. You will have a lot more success if you concentrate your efforts on changing yourself right now, than on changing her.
Thread #10 22 year M, MLC, Piecing since 1/07 Goal: Live with confidence & enthusiasm!