His attempts at laundry ended in disaster, and dinner was a smoky mess. By the end of the day, Henry was exhausted and overwhelmed.
By the fourth day, Alison returned home to a clean house and dinner on the table. Surprised, she thought Henry had figured it all out—until he confessed he had hired help to manage the tasks he couldn’t handle.
“Honey, I’m sorry,” Henry said, handing her roses. “I had no idea how hard you work. I was wrong.”
Alison forgave him, and they decided to keep the housekeeper to lighten her load. From that day on, Henry never complained about his job again, and he was quick to lend a hand at home.
Moral: Never underestimate someone’s responsibilities. Henry didn’t realize the challenges of managing a household until he experienced it himself, gaining a newfound appreciation for Alison’s hard work.