I texted wife because that is how she chooses to communicate now
I got in touch with wife yesterday and cleared up who was going to bring daughter. I will. I will also be taking her into school afterwards. I was obliging, but more assertive. I also appologized for potentially messing up her schedule and not conversing with her prior to arranging the apointment. I just expressed that Daughter complained about a sore tooth, and I thought I had better make arrangements to get her in immediately.
This weekend, wife was also present at a gathering of friends. We engaged each other a couple times about simple matters or conversation, but for the most part were just civil and separate. Again, it was odd and a few of the people at the gathering later expressed that it was uncomfortable and awkward for them. I didn't reply much about it other than saying, "I am empathetic for wife. This is a really tough situation and she is trying to handle it the best she can. Please realize she is the same person she has always been. This is just a difficult time for her and I. I am sorry that it was awkward for you".
