The size difference is an issue. I am also a big guy with a loud voice and hot temper. I have tried to tone it down not only with W but with D and at work. Any time she asks a question I think what I am going to say first keep it short and soft.
Regarding the L and communication keep that in mind. every time I got a request I got sad and back slide. It put me back. So when you receive any communication just cooperate and show no weakness. She is facing the same challenges even if she looks giddy.
M 53 D 20 Separated 6/22/11 moved out 10/24 Together 26 yrs Married 16 W Filed for D 7/21/11 Served 9/6/11 D final 8/28/12
“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”