I almost always ask, but then he tells me I don't have to. We share everything we have and if I want to borrow a shirt he never seems to mind. But I still ask because I want him to know I am grateful for it, even if it is a given that he lets me borrow it. I don't know why your wife refuses to ask. Maybe she thinks it isn't important, and if that is the case, maybe sitting her down to talk will show her that it means a lot to you. Sometimes an offhand comment about it isn't taken to heart and you have to remove each other from the situation so that it is obvious it is a big deal. I don't know if you have done that already, but it might help if you haven't.
I know if someone pulls me aside, and has me sit down and tells me that we need to talk, I make sure to take notice of what is being said because it must be important. Have you asked her why she takes your shirts without asking?
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