Quote Originally Posted by Dixiecat View Post
Why does everyone assume that she's jealous?

Just imagine, she's deep in conversation with a doctor having a serious conversation and in walks her husband and the doctor immediately ceases conversing with her just to comment on the fact that he was at some tattoo a world away. How rude! Geez, you're only wearing a kilt for heaven's sake, not running around nekkid so, what's the big deal, she's probably saying to herself. So, she's a little annoyed, not the same as jealous. And when you say that she's just jealous, you're belittling the issue and not respecting her, especially when someone suggests just throwing jewelry at the issue or buying fancy clothing. It's a futile gesture, like patting her on the head and saying 'there, there'.

I'm not married to her, but this would be my take on it.
This seems a much more reasonable assessment than those offered so far (aside from the plumage parallel---as plumage is designed to attract attention---but the reaction to it in this case is more likely to be in line with DixieCat's analysis IMHO).