There are many things that make a man irritable when he arrives home from work in the evening and a sensible wife will usually notice the storm-signals and will leave him alone until he simmers down.

Roald Dahl
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Men and women aren’t always on the same page when it comes to emotions and feelings. A man may think that a simple hello and a hug is enough to take the stress off of him, while a woman wants all of the attention. If you want something, but your partner wants something different, you’ve got to be patient and wait until they get their way. This doesn’t mean that you can’t make suggestions or ask for help when it comes to doing things around the house or with their children, but this should complement rather than compete with what your partner needs.

Source: Matilda

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