But if you really want to throw her for a loop. Control the conversation from beginning to end.
Your topics. And anything she says that is uncomfortable.
You reply
"Wife. I have given this a great deal of thought.... He is what I think on that..... ( Quick answer )... What is next on the list... ( IF there is a pause ) Well Wife. I have been thinking about this (Subject ) this is what I have decided...."
You pull that off. You will be in the drivers seat for awhile and she will leave thinking... WTF.... He is not so broken anymore... Wonder what has him walking so tall...
Good stuff Chatter! I gotta give that some thought. No, I am being serious Thanks much.