I think you are spot-on. My W knows that I am a very focused guy when I put my mind to something and the concept that I am applying that focus in ways she doesn't know, probably makes her feel manipulated, in addition to judged and analyzed.
The problem is when you fell you are getting pulled into the swirling sea, it is hard to see anything but water. Which is why I am reading a mystery.
Me; 42, W; 43 M; 16 yrs S12, D9
3/13 - "I want to move to XYZ City (four hours away) and it might be without you, not sure" 5/13 - "Not sure I meant that"