I'm learning that women want to be wanted. They do not want to be needed. Giving them (our wayward spouse) the time and space to develop or regain their sense of self-worth and individualism is the BEST thing we can do for our troubled relationships. It's hard...especially after very hurtful behavior or words on their part. Leave them alone. Maybe...if they didn't have any feelings left for us at all...there wouldn't be such anger! Scratch the surface...and they go off like a thermonuclear explosion!
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.