At 60 *Beth* you were still in a generation where women married young and started families and did not have a chance to really be on their own first.

You probably got to a point when you wanted a career change so you could experience more than being a homemaker. I think that may be what his wife is experiencing.

It’s not that she hates him etc, it’s more her being bored with the lifestyle. I think her drinking problem was gradual and got out of control. Yet he mentioned she still drinks some, just not all day. He did not know how bad things were until Covid.

I don’t think she can really explain what she is experiencing so their discussions turn into arguments.