Interesting observation related to the spouse trying to destroy that switch. I find that whenever I do become detached to a degree, she will say or do something to pull me back within in her comfort zone. Its like a cat and mouse game at times. Its strange, its like they are afraid of losing us in this process, but yet they continue to be drawn away from us at the same time.
My W has said a lot of things to me over the past couple of weeks that really have brought me back, at least to some degree, within the comfort zone. But, I have learned to look for actions, not words. I really have to move on and find a better Rob.
"Achieve success, but without vanity; Achieve success, but without aggression; Achieve success, but without gain; Achieve success, but without force." Lao Tzu