You have mentioned several times about your wife's silent treatment. It seems to really bother you. I get it - I do - I have been on the receiving end of the silent treatment many times!
Here's the thing... Treat the silent treatment just like you would spew - walk away.
You can't control if she talks to you or is nice to you. You can control your reaction if she isn't.
I personally believe there are times when the MLCer justs wants to be alone with their thoughts. They can't do that if we are trying to chat with them.
Then I think there are other times when they are in a mood, and they may try to reel you into their drama. Don't take the bait.
If she wants to be quiet/pouty/miserable - for whatever reason - let her.
Show her that you have better things to do than deal with her moods.
Bomb January 2012 - doesn't feel the same about me
~ "There is nothing love cannot face; there is no limit to its faith, hope, and endurance."