I will keep working on myself while trying to be the friend she needs.
First part is good. Keep working on yourself.
Second part...why do you think she needs a friend? She needs a husband she trusts and respects. Stop trying to placate her, and work on being a better man.
I know it may seem like I am picking on little details, but the words you choose carry a powerful message about how you think relationships function.
Spellfire aka Mike
"Women do not like controlling men. They respect and are attracted to men who control themselves. They ultimately are repelled by men who allow themselves to be controlled." -S&A