A little lost - possible MFC wife

[Tmason]

I understand that, but one of her complaints was that I didn't compliment her enough. I'm not over doing it, like following her around and saying something every time she does something. If she dresses nice for work, I'll say she looks good. I'm trying to balance it out, but I don't see how stopping all together is beneficial. I'm not trying to be antagonistic, I'm just trying to figure this out, which is hard to do!!

I've stopped the notes, I can see where that would be viewed negatively. I'm giving her the space she asked for, I don't ask about the MR unless she wants to talk about it, I haven't pressed her for physical contact.

What I've done is work on myself through counseling, exercise, hobbies (woodworking and guitar) and reaching out to friends that I ignored due to depression.

I'm praying that making myself into a better person, she will not want to leave.