Your 1st sentence described me that way towards my W. Its a tough road and I am glad you gave me the tough advice when I needed it. I am making some progress within myself and really trying very hard. I have learned that even if I don't validate what my W is saying or feeling, that doesn't mean that she is wrong. Regardless of that, those feelings are validated and I have told her that.
I hope to hear from you soon and our thread is Winning the Control War with Love under the forum "I'm thinking of Leaving." I have gotten some sound advice and am still learing and have taken some baby steps in this process. Rocco