Husband, when your wife checks out of your relationship emotionally she goes silent.
She stops trying to save the marriage because you won't, and she focuses on self-preservation.
You may feel that things are on the up because she is no longer on your back. You couldn't be further from the truth.
She stops talking. She stops wanting to be around you. She stops listening to your ideas, or even hearing them. She would rather that you do your own thing, that you enjoy...and don't bother her. The longer you are gone, the better she likes it! Don't come back! She doesn't care....dinner!! No!!. Shopping!! No! Do your laundry!! No! Talking! No!!
Husband, I shared this when my wife went silent.
She may still be there, but she is not. She planning her escape. This is absolutely TRUE.
His friend complains about getting a Christmas gift for his wife. He nevers gives a gift, or even a compliment to his wife.