Codependency Support Group
Codependency is defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for another person's struggles. A codependent person may try to change, or feel shame about their most private thoughts and feelings if they conflict with the other person's struggles. If you are on a journey towards self-love, this support group is for you. Join us and find others...
If you feel used, its because you are permitting yourself to be used and manipulated, and not even intentionally by your wife.
Also, when we enable others to develop an unhealthy dependency upon us, not only do we stop ourselves from growing into interdependence, we stop the other person as well. As long as you are always there for her, why should either one of you move on and create a new and more fulfilling life?
That being said, if it relates to your kids, be understanding for their sake. Like if they need clothes, need to visit you cause they miss you, whatever. Do nothing for her until she gets the idea that you will not be manipulated.