I truly believe it's hard if you are in the home with them or seperated when they are wayward. I never realized how many husbands go through this. I am glad for you if I understood you were home with your wife. I hope she does not stay distant. I think when they first emotionaly withdraw it's painful but only gets worse with all that follows. I do remember my wife saying hints to me that I ignored in mid January after I move. It's amazing how you know what to do, but have hard time applying what you know.