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The Chinese saying, “Women are to take care of the family while men are to work outside” have been deeply rooted in men’s mind. Men are used to be the breadwinners to shoulder all the responsibilities and hide their problems. They seldom articulate their problems in daily life and just let the wife handle all household work. As time goes by, you two seldom talk to each other and make you feel the “distance”.
A conversation can be started from something minor. For example, you can show your concern to him in daily life conversation such as, “The weather will be cold next week, is your coat warm enough? Do you need me to accompany you to buy a new one?” or you may take the lead and start sharing your views with her in your daily life as well. This may help build a bridge between you both for dialogues and emotional link.
If you would like to create more conversation and shorten each other’s distance, I encourage you and your wife to join activities or voluntary services in district elderly community centres and neighbourhood elderly centres. If you have enquiries and need help, you can ask the social worker there.
Source: Ms. Cheng, Elderly Services Social Worker, Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
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