Well last night before bed I came right out and asked, "I don't understand why you feel you have to sleep out here on the couch".
Her response, "Because you hate me."
I said, "I understand how you feel that way, but it's the furthest thing from the truth. I really wish you'd come back to the bed, but do what you have to."
Then I went to bed. She remained up to finish grading some papers.
Now I think I understand the forlorn look when retrieving her pillow from the bedroom before retiring to the couch the other night.
This morning, I made her coffee, and she seemed more "relaxed" in my presence. On the way out the to car she touched my arm and I squeezed her hand, with no perceptible negative vibe. (not sure though)
I guess she thinks "I hate her" because of the anger I have shown.
With her guilt, she probably thinks, because I was so angry that she wants to dismantle the family and ruin all our lives, I must hate her. She cannot see, that I am still in love, and that I suppose will take much time.
The only thing I hate is this year from hell.
Me 53 XW 50 M 18 Years +2 S14 D19 Bomb 10-24-10 Served 1-27-11 Mediate 4-21-11 Civil D Final 6-2-11 No church anullment "A man is not finished when he is defeated, he is finished when he quits."