So my dilemma is missing opportunities to be with my family vs. detaching more and more. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Tryin,
I think you should go to the family events, but insist that your wife join everyone for fun family games. For example...
- Zombie apocalypse. Your wife plays the zombie. - Pin the tale on the donkey. Your wife is the donkey. - Whack-a-mole. Your wife is the mole. - Cops and robber. Your wife is the robber and must resist arrest. - Human piñata. Your wife hands out candy every time she gets whacked.
You get the idea. It can be great family fun as well as a learning experience.