I think the convo went great. You are doing and saying everything right. I think the "seed of doubt" has been planted and is starting to sprout a little bit. Just keep on VALIDATING. You don't want her to come back out of GUILT. It will only lead to more RESENTMENT by her. When your boys are laying on guilt for mommy to come home I would intervene and defend her by saying mommy just needs time right now and change the subject. You want her to know your on her side again. Like you said, it's ALL about rebuilding that TRUST and RESPECT. I would go DIM again. No return calls till tonight or wait to see her at the game. You are busy GALing and Working remember ;-) Keep the mystery building. Keep the chase on for her.
