W officially in R w/ OM-

[chatterbug]

was that on your list for important reasons to talk to wife.

You should have went with the following

HI.... oh Hi. I am just on my way out. Is there something you want?

Wife : Dogs stuff.

Me : Good thing you took care of the dog issue. Gotta go. Have a good day. Take Care

Click

Infuture.

Any R talk. You have no R. So no R talk.

She brings it up. You state that. And stay that line. Do not wavier from it.
No R no R talk.

It gets easier. And soon you will control the conversation. You will see. Stay civil. Always. Her punches will stop soon enough. And if they do not. Thats her issues. Toxic people are toxic people.