Sorry for the late replay you know how it is.

I have a pressing question, I leave soon for a business trip, the W has offered to go with me (to support me) But I also have the option of leaving her at home with the kids for various practical reasons. She says she can work on her business but realistically she hasn't done much of anything for her business in a couple months. Every day she says I will do X or Y and every day she just doesn't get any of it done or ends up shopping or doing who knows what for 6-10 hours.

I know that the MLC W has to spend time alone, maybe that's what she does well shopping but I just don't know if I should leave her home with the kids or take her with me on the business trip. Maybe the time alone will help her move forward.