Stubborn, the others are right. You are getting a reaction to something you have done, it's a heck of alot better than being the one in reactive mode. Isn't it amazing how she has no concept of how HER actions have endangered your family, it's all you taking away her rightful place. If you step back, it's damn funny! So, yes, give her space, let her have her little tantrum and keep on doing what you've been doing. I think she wants you to melt into that little puddle and beg her forgiveness, in other words, this may be a tactic she's using to keep you under wraps. Don't go for it, act like you don't care. You asked her to dinner, that showed caring, that is not melting but being strong. Keep it up! BTW my family outing last night went really well, go figure! W is tame today too. I guess ripping her head off (or maintaining my boundary, as I said I would) didn't destroy our M. You hold you boundary too, Stubborn.
