One of the hardest things to get through to an LBS is that is even harder than realizing we cannot control things or people...
It is, that we may NEVER get the answers to our questions to our spouses... for the rest of our lives, we may never be satisfied with the answers our spouses give to us regarding the answers they might choose to give us...
GH31 gave you a very good break down of how your desire to get satisfactory answers and resolution from your W...
Sure, sometimes it can work... it really is your choice. Take a risk and ask and hope you get good results, or take a risk and don't ask and surrender to the past and work on a better today and tomorrow...
Just a nudge towards a path of introspection and growth for you...