The fact that she says she loves you and still wants to wear the ring, displays a desire to remain as is.

You mentioned having TBI and codependency, is it possible there's too much emeshment on your part? Were you both arguing? Maybe some couples counseling or if you both attend church, look into the programs offered for couples?

I'm the type of woman that can need a little personal space, hence this is the perspective that I'm reading from. I might become backlogged with day to day tasks when I overinvolve myself with friends needs to vent. Or might discover that I am missing out on me time, even just online like this or reading a book or the news or staying in touch with friends. Plus I have kids so it's easy to feel flustered and pulled in too many directions. Space becomes needed. Just tossing this perspective for space in here.