You will see some changes but you have to put in the work and be patient. Ignore your wife's bad mood and focus on the Rules and books for now.

And if you find a wrench, fix the bed and DON'T mention it to your wife. Just go about your business quietly.

Me: 31, W: 29
T: 4 M: 2
Kids: 3 (SS: 7, SD: 4, D: 3)
Separated, still living together: Nov 2013
Separate bedrooms: Feb 2014
W working away; kids with me: Nov 2014