It's possible. Especially if your wife has had an abusive childhood. Recognize that abusive does not just mean physical abuse. Abuse can be one of five types: Rejection ( includes the death of a parent or divorce), physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse ( from outside the family) or incest.
BITS Me-51, WAS-52 Kids 2 M-26yrs, H.left 2009, 2 more Bomb drops, Reconnection spring 2013 Change is inevitable, personal growth is a choice. Love is a action and choice you make, every day.