The more things that you can find to inject humor....the better. That is one reason I always suggest that couples watch funny movies, etc. instead of anything serious. As hard as it is, things need to stay in a "light" atmosphere as much as possible.
So sorry about the MC, but I'm not surprised b/c WAW's do not have the mindset for MC. In their minds, they are already D from the MR so they see no need for it. In some cases it may hurt more than it helps.....so maybe you could look at it from that standpoint.
Every day that she is there gives you one more day to show her what a great catch you will be for somebody else!
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!