Miler...patience...patience. Small steps eventually lead to big change. Focus on you and GAL. Do not pressure her. It will only push her away. Take the win. Resist the urge to control or force the issue. Sometimes the best thing you can do is nothing. Good for you for posting instead of acting and for recognizing that taking your ring off and leaving for most of the day is an attempt to control her. Okay to be gone for most of the day though. Do something fun!