Longtime coming...

[Awoken]

that the way you positioned it:

I tried to make it clear there was no threat involved, and I was simply wanted to focus on my business more.

is disingenuous, and your wife knows it. You should have just said "It's what I've decided to do for now," or "Considering some of your recent decision-making, I felt I needed to do what's best for me and my business right now."

THERE IS NO SHAME IN PROTECTING YOURSELF.

Puppy

I see. I need to stop thinking about how she reacts.

Thanks for being here!