Hi Fo, thanks for stopping by. I am always happy to see a post by you. I have been following your thread and it seems that you're in a situation with no good choices.
My wife was slightly less talkative then the weekend but she works hard and is tired after work. Even today is better then the past months. I think nothings changed. I believe she is less defensive because I have given her a wide berth. It's not good by a long shot but it's better then before. Thank you for asking.
I plan to keep my distance and validate when I have an opportunity. I am not planning this to win her back. I am simply giving her the distance she has requested and providing supportive dialog when I am engaged in conversation. I am going to enjoy my life and try to bring joy to those around me. What more is there to do in one's life?