Well, if you knew how the situation would of made her feel, then you could take over for Miss Clio. Since you don't read peoples minds and you are HUMAN, you are allowed to make mistakes. You did nothing wrong, I understand she was upset. I wouldn't have been, but some people are funny that way. We all say things that may be upsetting to others, but the truth is you are who you are. Trying to avoid every comment that might possibly be taken the wrong way by your W, will drive people to a nut house. You don't ask a question unless you think you would find out the answer. This payless thing is not really the issue, but I'm sure that this happens a lot.
You know, you have answered alot of the threads with answers to your situations. I go back and read them from time to time, because I find a lot of answers I'm searching for. I can see she brings you down when she says you cause her pain, does she have any hobbies or GAL things she is working on? I think the best thing for her is to GAL. Maybe try to find something in common that you both could do. I suggested to my W that I loved working out, it relieved alot of stress. She took interest in it, and wanted to join a workout place herself. I am lucky and have some workout equipt. at the store I manage. I stay after about an hour, and leave feeling great. I suggested to her if she wanted to meet me there she could. I got a I'm interested look, but no answer. At least I put it out there. It's just one way to try to reconnect. Ya know?
M-31 W-25 S-1 1/2 bomb dropped 9-01-06,and repeating over and over "I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be." Groucho Marx.