Regarding the wine, I think with my W, it is just enough to loosen her up. It reduces her inhibitions, which causes her to want to tell me what's on her mind. I think it is the "real" her. But I know she's gotta do what she's gotta do, and that's where I just need to be patient...
Keep posting, Treeman, we can all learn from each other, and we all want to help!