Bruce, if you listened and heard her anything like the way you listen and hear the wise people who WENT THROUGH THIS before you, it makes perfect sense why your wife went back to her parents, and the actions you're taking are going to ensure she stays there.

Go ahead and give her the cardigan. Good luck with that.

I thought the average American comment was very weird. Why would she compare your previous busyness with an average american guy? You're French and she's Canadian, right?

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