Maybe I should be in piecing part 5?

[hopeful4her]

I would be of the mind set that there is nothing to lose.

Why not try some more affection stuff. I would be tempted to ask her back into the bed too, but that's just me. Worked for me once. Didn't change her mindset, but she did come back up until a month before she moved out.

If she declines, then it would seem like ya'll might be in that dreaded 'friend zone' but at least you'll know and you'll have become friends again with the mother of your children. Considering your mindset, that's not a terrible place to be, I think. Not what you worked for, but at least a peaceful, loving relationship.

But then, I feel like Puppy about giving any advice, especially to you, because I have not been successful in my sitch.