Sounds like he may be depressed? I agree with Mimi, find ways to compliment what he is doing positively. Especially if he took the time to do the yard after neglecting it for 2 months.
Re-read the depression section in divorce remedy. How would you act around him if you expected him to be happy and give you a good response?
H: 29 WAXW: 30
Bomb Drop- 9/9/13 Negotiated Settlement- 5/9/14 D Final- 5/21/14 XW has breakdown in attorney lobby- 5/30/14