Does your wife know you are going to be talking after the kids go to bed? I find that helps her be in a more prepared frame of mind if I "make an appointment" to have a discussion.
CB
Me; 42, W; 43 M; 16 yrs S12, D9
3/13 - "I want to move to XYZ City (four hours away) and it might be without you, not sure" 5/13 - "Not sure I meant that"