I get the point of her respecting me etc. But..so many people here would be thrilled to be where she and and I were a few weeks ago: dating, talking, vacations, sex, etc. WAW had not ruled out comign home. And it really seemed like there was a possibility.
And now....we are the exact opposite.
perfect?
I meant your RESPONSE to the dog situation was handled perfectly.
BTM, you're making the same mistake a lot of others make in that you're judging what's "working" by your wife's MOOD. Often, a wayward spouse is nicest to you when they are having their way with you, keeping them safely spinning on their "stick," and they've got you RIGHT where they want you, resistance-free.
If you gauge your decisions by how "mad" it makes her, instead of by my standard of "What is THE RIGHT THING TO DO in this situation? What is the thing that God Himself would have me do, if He were standing right in front of me?" . . . then you're screwed.