I suppose it helps to get them into moments of clarity now and again. My problem is that OM seems to be delusional, believing that I am some sort of weird 'ex' who still lives with W and won't let go. I'm assuming he's making himself believe that as no-one can be that dumb really.
My W feels she is in love with OM, but also knows she is lying her backside off to maintain this fantasy with him, so I don't think it is that easy to snap her out of it. She actively wishes to be in a fantasy from her actions.
That sound the same with your wife, Gordie? Unwilling to let go of the fantasy, even with the knowledge it most likely is one.
-- Me: 47 WW: 35 SS: 17 D: 5 T: 7 yrs Engaged: 2 yrs OEA confirmed: August 17 2016 ongoing since April 2016. OEA continues (with occasional breaks) BD2 - W says will visit OM in Jan 18