how to make my wife happy?

China
March 9, 2009 5:23am CST
I have a difficult problem.I work at a ofshore oil platform,i work 4weeks ofshore and get rest 4 weeks next.so there are have 4 weeks my wife cannt see me.she miss me ,she want me stay with her everyday,i want to,but i need to earn money.she and me all know i earn more money work here.if i change another job,i will earn less. i want her happy also when i am ofshore,but she said she cannt find some thing make her happy. is there any way to make her happy?she can not find some thing shed like to do. i am so confused.i thought everyone like something,like to do something.but i think i am not right. the only thing she like to do is stay with me.
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@Yori88 (1465)
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
I must say that you are in a very hard situation but never give up. There are many ways to make your wife happy. I am also a wife and I can't last a day without my husband with me but when he is away I always think that days will pass by very quick. So when I see him we really make the most out of it. We laugh all day and we eat delicious foods. So I guess the best thing you could do is to surprise your wife so that she will be happy. When you arrive home after 4 weeks, bring her some delicious foods that she has been longing to eat. Foods that she never had before but you think she will like once you bring her some. You can also talk to her and explain the reason why you two need to separate for a while. Or if ever she can't stand and bear the sadness of you being far from her, I think changing your job could help. But she needs to work too in order to equalize the expenses. In my case I really can't allow my husband to work abroad so we just keep ourselves contented with what he earns. I am working hard here in mylot to somehow help him. Our principle is that no matter how hard the times are, as long as we are together then that is okay. Time is the greatest gift you could give to your love one especially to your partner. I will look for a job soon as we have a baby sitter for our five month old son. And in that way our life will get better. Up to you my friend if you want to follow my advice. I think your wife will prefer to work and help you. In case she has a work already then you will be the one to sacrifice your job. I hope your problem will be solved so you will both be happy.
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@srganesh (6340)
• India
9 Mar 09
It is really a tough task on your wife's side to remain without you for four continuos weeks.Ask her to join some course of her hobby.With that she can engage herself for those separated periods.And if you have no kids until now,try to get one soon.A kid will really turn her concentration.Cheers!
• China
10 Mar 09
yes ,i think it is a hard time to her.we can not have a baby now.but i will think about it.and we will get one ASAP.thank you.
@shk1989 (38)
• India
9 Mar 09
you can call her everyday or many times a day like in morning in afternoon and before going to bed.You may ask her daily routine like that..."Darling have you taken your breakfast then do this in lunch time and before going to bed You can also talk to her daily by video conferencing with the help of internet this helps her to feel you at home..
• China
9 Mar 09
unfortunately,it is not so convenient that make many calls everyday.i call her once every day at least.and companys computer can not use video conference. thank you .
@jyesha (105)
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
well she have to understand that you have to work to support your families wants and need, if you have a child spend her time in taking care your child, let herself to become busy to avoid missing you, also take time to go with your child outside, let her go to her friends, go to shopping or window shopping, and if you are on your work always call her on your free time and always tell that you love her
• China
9 Mar 09
she knows i have to work to support our family.she always doesnot let me worry about her.but she still not happy. we have got marriage cetificate,but have not set the ceremony in tradition.so we cannot have a babay now.she have few friends,she doesnot want to go shopping by herself.i call her everyday now.i really want to let her busy to do something she really like it.
@gracypure (529)
• Philippines
10 Mar 09
Hi binglxl, I agree to strawberrychocodahi, ask and make your wife involves in some learning activities like attend siminars, weeks or short term courses.. believe me it could lessen her time to think of you everyday , im' not saying that you are not proud of your wife but it really makes you more proud of her. Buy her favorite stuff and bring her outside for date and be sure ask your wife her favorite place for date too...Goodluck
@Archie0 (5636)
9 Mar 09
well yes some people does not like to do any work. just try to explain your wife that you cannot leave the job as it will be fools paradise. mame her know the various benefits of your job. well ask her to do some course like cooking, art if she is not intrested in others. and whenever you come for 3 days give her lots of love, go out for sometime, i understand as you also want to be at home during those 3 days. but try to go out for dinner or lunch, be with her so that she can complete the love of the lost 4 days on you.
• China
9 Mar 09
go out for trip is a good idea,i will try ,thank you. but i still want her have something to do by herselves make her happy when i am not with her.not just let her think about me when i am ofshore.
• China
10 Mar 09
Write her letter. Have a try.
@Amigo523 (121)
• India
9 Mar 09
Well iam not married , but i can tell you ..you jsut need to spend whole days listening to her and doing what ever she says to you.Do all that she likes..make this a habit atleast once in a month..
• China
10 Mar 09
hello. perhaps your wife need time to get used to this situation. anyway the earnings are important for survive. suppose your situation would be advanced after a particular time's separature, you can together only after 4 weeks leaving,..just talk to her and convinced her this would be better when she get used to it. ah..happy mylot here.
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
Is there any hobby that your wife likes to do? Aside from cleaning the house and doing everyday routine that will surely make her bore, but i think your wife has friends to talk to right? If not why not give your wife a good pet dog or cat or any pet she would like to keep so that she can be busy with that pet too. Aside from pet, get her do things that will improve her. Like cooking lessons, attending some fashion class ,like dressmaking or beautification.
@angel2009 (210)
• India
9 Mar 09
Well You are very lucky I must say to have got such a loving wife like hers. You have got only one solution, take your wife with you when you are going out for work. Yhat way she will not miss you also and the change of place will make her mood much better. I think she will suffice in the place where you stay So according to me that will be the best option.
@buggles64 (2709)
• United States
9 Mar 09
I can understand that your wife wants to you to stay with her. Is there any way that she can be with you while you are offshore? Where do you stay at night? Couldn't she also be with you? Explain (open communication) to your wife if this is not possible, why you can't quit this job, and especially now when the economy is in such bad shape. It might even be harder for you to find another job. If you could find another job, and it would make your wife happy, then you should find another job, because if you lose your marriage over this, it would not be worth it, would it? Definitely discuss this with your wife and the options you have. Good luck.
@tav_8164 (151)
• United States
9 Mar 09
If there isn't a hobby that intrests her maybe you could get her(or she could get) a companion. A pet dog maybe? Dogs are humans best friend, but cats are cool too. Just make sure she is not allergic first. Other than that I can't think of anything. Good luck.
@vi_zan (12)
• Indonesia
9 Mar 09
I think you must give more surprise,may be,take her to recreation,give her everything you can do.
@Krisneil (577)
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
Do something ordinary.. hehe.. Like dating her in a romantic place and make your love flourish like a cherry blossom!!XDD