Irritable, irrational, moody and prone to erratic behaviour- are a few words men usually use to describe their wives during “that” time of the month. Men should realise that they should be supportive and caring towards their wives, instead of running away. So, here are a few things that you can do during your wife’s periods to keep her at ease and earn some brownie points for yourself, too.
1. Be open about periods
The biggest mistake men commit is that they are not open about periods; so much so that they stubbornly refuse to say the name aloud. “That time of the month” or “problem days” is not how you should be referring to the periods. It is something your wife will be going through till she turns 50. So, you better get used to referring to periods by its name rather than using euphemisms.
Practical tip: Make a banana shake for your wife. Bananas contain potassium which relieves menstrual cramps. Also, make sure she has a hot water bottle handy, which would relieve her of the abdomen and backache.
2. Talk to her
First of all, understand that women undergo a lot of hormonal imbalances during their menstrual cycle and they can be really moody. If your wife seems to be too cranky or irritable, then understand it is not her fault; it is the hormones talking! So, you must talk to her and most importantly be patient and calm.
Practical tip: Pay attention to her diet. Make sure she avoids caffinee during this time. Make a nice ginger tea for her.Your thoughtful actions are as important as your comforting words.
3. Household responsibility
Women do not like to be treated as invalids during their periods. They can work perfectly well and finish all the work. But, every woman would love it, if her husband did something for her. Something as small as running the washing machine on your own, clearing up the table after dinner or making a cup of tea for her in the evenings will make her feel special.
Practical tip: Become a sweet and caring helper around the house. Try to do some simple household chores, like getting groceries, cleaning the dishes or helping her with cooking.
4. Reassure her
Periods have the power to rake up all her locked-up insecurity issues. During this time women prefer to roam around in comfortable clothing. They do not want to be bothered about how they look. It is your job to make her feel beautiful. You don’t have to be too obvious about it. No need to shower a dozen of flowers suddenly, one simple rose will suffice. Compliment her subtly every day.
Practical tip: You could also get her favourite chocolates or simply say “I love you” before leaving for office. This will put her in a calmer mood.
5. Physical affection
A long tight hug followed by a kiss on her forehead will work wonders for your wife. Hold her hand while watching TV or regale her with your sense of humour. Offer to massage her feet or her back.
Practical Tip: Many women often complain about severe body ache, so when a person exercises, the body releases a natural painkiller called Serotonin. Take your wife for a long walk or encourage her to perform mild exercises to make her feel better.
Source: Bollywoodshaadis.com
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