we might be able to give opposing perspectives - that is good. For me, it might be that I need to help my W to feel understood and listen. To be honest when I am going off to my cave and when she crosses a boundary of mine.

Help me understand what you said, Sven. How do you feel "we" should balance allowing "you" to go to your cave when you need that time alone, but let you know we still care? Does that make sense? Is it your responsibility to ask for that time before you head to the cave, or do you expect your wife to come check on you and then you tell her why you are there?
Matilda