The Wifey - trying hard not to cry.

[The Wifey]

Neil, make sure you have enough lunch there for the wife to stay and eat. If you already have it made it won't be any trouble for her to stay. Make it easy and make something she likes.

When you are done at the gym you should go somewhere, and not just go home. Go to the library or a park, or something. I know I go down in the dumps if I just sit at home.

Anticipate the downs and try to interrupt them. Go buy an ice cream, or go to a store and browse around. Save the reading for close to bedtime. Go out and do something.