The more I think about this, the more I feel like crap. How do you make a mends for the errors of the past without poking old scars or pealing old scabs.
I have owned the fact that in the past I did not hear wife's opinions well enough and made decisions I thought was best. I've apologized for this at length and have been acting accordingly since. Taking her opinion and making sure this was present in making decisions for family matters.