I was not telling you how should have responded in your last text messages.
I was using your text messages as examples on how to test the waters to determine if you wife is trying to engage in conversation.
In other words: If the text message indicates conversation respond with conversation.
Regarding the shoulder rubbing issue--Don't ever breach her personal space. This is just like dating. Look but do not touch unless given permission.
You were clear. I'm just not thinking clearly tonight.
Me 47 - W 35 M 9 - T 10 2 Daughters - 7 & 9 Discovery of EA- 8/4/14 S - 8/5/15 D mentioned - 9/11/14 R & Piecing - 3/17/15 Regard one another as more important than yourselves. - Philippians 2:3