See !
Now when mine were here on this earth, they both had hobbies .When I showed interest in what they were doing ,well, the same result. Also when I fixed something they had struggled with and failed .Didn't make a big deal " Sure , Hon ,if you've tried ,would you like me to look at it? " Worked every time.
You have a great partner there , sounds like what I would call a " Real KeepHer "