Nice to hear from you again. You shouldn't feel foolish for asking her out. You should feel noble, as you are. As for your wife, all I can say is: Happiness is a state of mind. If she wants to be happy, she can change her mind. She is making what could be a pleasant situation unpleasant. And she must get some warped satisfaction out of making your life miserable. Too bad she has to be miserable to do it. Most people think life's too short to wallow unnecessarily in unhappiness, but if it brings her joy....