I’m working on chapter 1 and curious if ppl have a phrase they resonate with more. I think much of society expects men to being mostly emotionless, besides anger, resulting in lack of emotional literacy. I might call this being a rock or her rock. Is a phrasing that feels more familiar?

- I'm grateful for his consideration: He took the time to prioritize our grocery budget by choosing not to buy the ginger snap cookies when they weren't on sale. - I'm grateful for his communication: He informed me about the out-of-stock ground beef, keeping me in the loop and showing he values transparency. - I'm grateful for his initiative: He took the extra effort to find a device that could help with my physical needs, demonstrating his support and understanding of my limitations. - I'm grateful for his resourcefulness: He figured out the breakdown on the three-pack of cucumbers, showing his willingness to make the best use of our resources and minimize waste. - I'm grateful for his problem-solving skills: He found alternatives and solutions at the store, which reflects his commitment to helping me with our grocery needs. - I'm grateful for his thoughtfulness: His actions show that he cares about my preferences and well-being, reinforcing our partnership in managing household tasks.

- Identified items that were out of place (e.g., dishes in the living room) - Decided whether items belonged in the kitchen, living room, or elsewhere - Recalled where specific items should go, especially if there are multiple storage locations - Determined the order of tasks (e.g., should he wipe down surfaces before or after putting things away?) - Decided which cleaning supplies to use for different surfaces (e.g., countertops versus glass) - Gauged how long each cleaning task would take and balanced that with other responsibilities. - Grouped similar items for me to deal with the next day - Decided which areas needed the most attention based on use or visibility - Remembered the system for where items go (e.g., always placing mail on a specific counter)

- remembered to buy dog food - Worked out an alternate route to an appointment today so that I could maybe make my appointment while I was at preschool with B - Reviewed our trailer set up with papa in case I needed any help w anything while C was at work - Chose to prioritize having dinner and quality time w our family over helping someone else with a task

- thought to bring additional blankets to keep us warm during our fall camping trip - Realized propane tanks were empty and took on the responsibility to ensure they were filled prior to our camping trip - Remembered to pack extra nappies - Thought to prioritize using the yellow towels in the trailer rather than wasting time searching for the blue ones