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How should I deal with my wifes mood swings?

Let me set up the scenario for you. We both work from home. Yesterday everything was as nice as fresh apple pie. I got a big project finished for a big company, which means some extra cash will be coming in. Today, I got up early and finalized everything. I let her sleep in. What I mean by "let her" is that I did my best not to disturb her. Now, 4 hours later, everything is good to go with the project, and my customer is very happy. I've been finished for 45 minutes. Before she even gets out of bed she looks at me with an attitude and says "What have you done all day?", even though I told her what I did for 4 hours. So, basically that translates to what I've done for the past 45 minutes. She said that she was depressed and didn't want to get out of bed and clean the house, and that's why she slept so long. That's why she yelled at me for not picking up some paper plates, or pulling weeds. It's raining. What the heck do I do? I did nothing wrong. Could it be something els

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I don't know how old you and your wife are but I am 22 and recently married. And let me tell you I have major mood swings. I have days where I wake up a total grouch for no reason. There seems to be some mis-communication. I guess she probably assumed that since you got up first you'd do the things around the house that needed to be done. If she says she's depressed, I agree with some other answers about cuddling with her and just telling her how much you appreciate her. But I decided that chores are a BIG fight factor. I also know that both me and my husband feel like we are individually the only ones cleaning up around the house. So I would suggest, for the future, if you see messes clean it up, throw it away, wash a dish after you use it. Little things like that help a lot. I know you don't want to. But think about it, either do us wives! Good Luck and I hope she's feeling better soon. Give her kisses!

  • 1 decade ago

    You did nothing wrong. You didn't say how old your wife is, but she may be having some hormonal mood swings, due to any number of reasons. God forbid that you suggest this to her, but if she says that she was depressed and didn't want to get out of bed, you may want to suggest she get a physical. Women are almost the world's worst at not getting check ups, although we know that we have more plumbing to worry about than men. She may be going through menopause. She may be ready for her time of the month, or she may need iron and vitamins. Just stand near the door when you make the suggest and best of luck to you. Try to over look it if you can, but if it continues, then ask her to see the doctor. God help you. You're going to need it.

  • 1 decade ago

    1 question: What age bracket are you two? I went through that BS when mine started menopause. We survived it and were BOTH very happy when she finished!!! If younger, (Menopause symptoms can start as young as the 40's.) it sounds like depression. Is her business not doing as well as it should at the moment? If so, or if it is giving her problems, she could be showing subconscious jealousy about your success. You need to sit down and talk. Try helping her with her business. (Be tactful and don't aggravate the situation.)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Estrogen - - We All Have To Deal With That One !

    Just Go About Your Business - Stay Busy or Just Do What Other Guys Do - Watch Sports or Go To The Bar .

    Me - I Go To The Gym ! Always Makes Me Feel Better about ME - Not Going To Let Her Mood Swings Ruin My Day !

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  • 1 decade ago

    Problem one,you both work from home.You need some time away from each other.2.You guys don't have the needed level of respect for each other.3.Your wife is not depressed.her moods are an attempt to bully you .The right reaction to it is to stand up to her.

  • tell her how you feel she might be on her period or she might be about to get it which means pms you know even though it might seem unfair to treat her that way she probably needs a lift so get her some chocolates or something like a treat that she likes and cuddle with her and tell her that you love her and that you're here to listen to her if she needs to talk about anything k actually dont tell her how you feel just do this she might cheer up ok:)

    think about it this way if you were feeling down and she did this to you wouldnt that make you cheer up? and besides she will think its sweet!!!

  • sounds like she woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. just stay away for a few and let her cool off.

  • 1 decade ago

    there could be many reasons for her acting like this, if she is depressed , then she needs to seek help, or maybe she is just not happy with your relationship for some reason, ask her if she is unhappy with you. I dont know her age but it could be hormones. If its not you , then she needs medical help .

  • 1 decade ago

    Cook her dinner for tonight, then massage her feet.

  • 1 decade ago

    She could very well be depressed.

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