I respectfully disagree EL. I don't see how the term "full time wife" can be interpreted to mean being at your husband's beck and call 24/7 and not having a life or career. This is not 19 wtf where woman weren't allowed to work. Mrs Dad wasn't raised in that era so why would she interpret it as that?

No, she wants the comfort and stability of marriage, yet she's wanting to live the single life, one which her husband has no say, vote or opinion in.

Full time wife means both feet in the door, a full commitment, not separate bedrooms and married in name only while receiving the financial benefits of a real marriage.

Dad, it seems your last conclusion is right, she's playing you and only you can end her game, it doesn't suite her to.