My husband (66/M) retired earlier this year and life gets sweeter by the day. He is well educated and had a highly stressful job so I (60/F) was a little concerned about his not being able to keep his mind busy. Since he retired he has done small projects in the house, taken over all house keeping duties and started a new hobby at which he is really good.
The other day I came home from work and found that he had noticed I was almost out of milk (I start my day with a cup everyday) and bought more. It sounds simple but I was overwhelmed with gratitude that he has shifted his mental energy to caring for me and our home while I continue to work. I immediately found him and thanked him. He laugh and said it’s his job now. He also keeps my car filled and washed. He is the best Househusband ever and I make it a priority to thank him for his work.