I see that your W did agree to your trip, and she didn't get b'tchy,which is good. Let this be the breaking the tit-for-tat behavior pattern, okay? Try to leave on good terms.
I think a week apart may be a break for both of you. By that, I don't mean to have any expectations.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
