I am in need of advice.

You see, I have…this friend whose husband has spent the last two weeks deer hunting which actually didn’t bother my friend at all. My friend is happy that her husband was able to spend time doing something he loves and my friend made it so easy for him to get away from the rigors of day to day life at home. She never complained once when he arrived home from work and was out in the field five minutes later. In fact, she took over all his responsibilities while he was away. When my friend’s husband came in from hunting, he plopped on the couch and turned on NASCAR or football while my friend scrambled around getting children ready for school and folding laundry.

But my friend’s husband never once thanked her or showed any sort of appreciation for her willingness to accomodate
his hobby. He never made mention of her great effort while he was away. It seems my friend’s husband is a complete dork sometimes.

So in light of my friend’s husband’s dorkiness, how would you encourage my friend? What advice could you give to my friend that would help her not trip over her pouting lower lip? After all, all my friend wanted was a thank you without having to ask for one!