I watched a movie once where the wife comes to know about the husband's pre-marriage relationship and that strains their mariage so they decide mutually to separate, but remain in touch as friends. When the wife's father dies in an accident and there are family troubles, he is there by her side like a close family friend to help her through all the problems, though they are still leading separate lives.
I think Abhi should do something like that - tell Simi that with things as they are their marriage is not working so they should lead their own lives separately until she is able to focus on their marriage, but he will still be there for her as a best friend whenever she needs him.The only problem with this approach is it will give everyone a chance to say I told you so about their marriage failing so soon. Pyaar ki haar ho jayegi 😭.How else can Abhi send Simi a strong message without others getting to know their marriage is not working?