But these women often will not listen 2. Sometimes regular husbands become jerks over time. A fellow can start off being a nice husband, and over time turn into a jerk. Perhaps his wife contributes to this. But regular guys can become jerks over time.
All husbands are at least part time jerks.
Once in a while, or once a year, every husband is a fool. In that sense, every married woman relates to Abigail. At least some of the time you are wiser, more patient, or smarter, than your husband. Don't argue with the jerk. Abigail didn't waste energy telling the jerk he was a jerk.