Boundaries can be a very good thing, but you have to choose them carefully. I'm not sure this is a good one.

Where do you think your wife should sleep (assuming she doesn't feel comfortable enough to share a bed with you)?

Have you read about sleep deprivation? Among other things, it makes people overreact to things and have mood swings. I would think it is in your best interest to promote her getting sleep.

I didn't hear how she worded her initial request. If she was rude, I can understand having a less-than-optimal knee-jerk response. But tone aside, what she is asking for seems reasonable if she doesn't have a comfortable bed available to her that isn't shared with you.


Me: 44
H: 44
Kids: 20, 16, 16, and 10
Together/Married: 22 years
H announced he was emotionally detached and considering D: 4/4/16
H announced he is going to try to stay and reconnect: 5/1/16