When your W tells you she needs space etc.....have you ever asked her what she means by "space". The term "space" is a very vague easily misinterpereted term.
I suspect that your W does what many of us do (myself included in the past most definitely)....she speaks in terms she thinks are clear, but in reality.....the words she uses are very vague. So, you need to ask her to clarify....get specific. When she says she needs space "what exactly does space look/feel like to her?" To you it might mean backing off on asking for sex (just an example), to her it might mean something TOTALLY different. So if she gets irritated or annoyed that you are asking for specifics from her....try to relate to her that you are simply trying to make sure you understand what it is that SHE needs, so you can do your best to give it to her.
