You can read all the books in the world, and try all the techniques in the world, but sometimes as we used to like to say around here "Crap behavior is crap behavior," and you have to call your wife on it.
Women test men -- period. It's the way of nature. And your wife loses more attraction for you when you fail these tests. STAND UP TO HER when she starts with the CB!!! Every time you've done it, she's responded positively, either immediately or perhaps the next day.
Stop hiding outside with the dog, and in the guest room!
