Anyone have any suggestions on the snooping part? I assume it is either going to come up tonight or tomorrow and if it does, I think my strategy is no strategy, just be honest. And do better going forward.
Yes, be honest and do better going forward.
If it comes up in comm, validate.
ie. If she says she feels like you invaded her privacy. Let her know that you understand how it could feel that way.
Even if you feel you need to explain that the silence or lack of comm was driving you crazy and that you needed to know... something... Don't. No rationalizations or justifications. just validate.
Also, if you feel you need to tell her you will "do better" or will stop, it may appear like empty words to your W. Just simply DO what you would otherwise say. She will eventually notice.