Advice for a Wise Husband

"A very important part of communication is to sit down with your wife as the very first thing upon arrival home from work. 

She has had a long day by herself, especially when there are children. It really helps her to be able to talk to you immediately. 

Just sit her down where you can be reasonably private (with small children this can be somewhat difficult) and ask her to tell you about her day. 

Always let her talk about her day, and listen to her, before you tell her about yours. 

It was many years before I learned this and it changed things drastically when I applied the technique. It tells her that you care about her."

-Anonymous, found handwritten on a slip of paper stuffed in a book.