text: what do you think when my wife said to me ..."i wish you were dead".? im not sure what she really meant by this,how would you read in to this? it depends on the circumstances of when she pronounced that sentence.  it could be your death sentence.  she could have expressed her deepest inner desires.  are you a wealthy guy and she is your sole heir or do you have a good insurance policy?  she probably hates your guts and you've never noticed it. so, beware of the mad woman!