wow, it seems we may be able to help each other here, as my W would probably agree with your W's sentiment! My W also has lots of pride and hence issues with seeing a C, as well as saying "it can't help anyway". Now we just need to get good action plans set up and do them - big time - to surprise the skeptical spouses. As long as we don't have to spill the beans on what the C says, I think we have a chance.
Keep the faith, friend -
Luke
M58, xW54 S22, D18 M 1984, D 2016 Living a new life.