BrightFuture you seem to have hit the nail on the head. My wife enjoys all of the comforts and joys of being in a good marriage without emotionally being in a marriage. Our day to day life is like we are this great couple minus any intamacy of any kind. If i am obviously pushing towards her she pulls away. I have to be extremly subtle or it's rejection. Her 2 best friends are both divorced so she has all of the emotional support she needs so I often feel like I'm kicking a dead horse with my efforts.
I would love to pick your brain a little more about your previous similar situation.
Wife emotionally checked out 2 years ago ILYBNLWY 2/1/2013 M-48, W-40 D-9 Living together in separation for daughter