Since we're all dissecting Corri's life, I'll throw my two into the ring.
I think he is holding on to the job because he feels successful and competent and admired. He doesn't feel these things at home. He feels like a failure (because he can't "make" his wife want him) so he retreats, consciously or unconsciously, to work.

This is ultimately his problem.

I hope he gets some clarity regarding the situation and soon.

xo to you Corri!