RTL - You never cease to amaze me in how you hold out hope and take the high road. Most men would have struck back hard against her, but the course you have taken actually has the possibility for future reconcilliation or an amicable post D relationship with your W. I guess right now you can consider your W like a wild animal that is dangerous. You have treated her with respect and niceness. With time, she will lash out less and less at you. Eventually, she may allow you to pet her. I know - weird analogy - but it might make some sense.