If she does ask me what is wrong and why I am acting this way, and I reply and say "Nothing is wrong, I don't know how I will answer the 2nd part of the question of "Why am I acting this way?" Do I answer, "What way?" and go from there?

I am in a better place today. Living my life and will do so going forward. Worked out this morning, had a coffee with my best friend and back to work.

I have accepted an offer to go to a conference in Arizona next week for 3 days. The time away from the spouse will be good for both of us. I will admit that part of me was thinking about asking her to join me as there is a program available for spouses of conference attendees. If she wants to go she will ask. I will provide her the information to show her the itinerary.

I will only text her or call when I am away if she suggest I let her know I arrived safely. Otherwise I may just text her to inquire about the children.

Don't count the days, make the days count.
Mohammad Ali