The context of the following conversation is Even though he knew the play was very important to his wife, for Austin it was extremely boring and he did not want to go there.:
Austin says I had to oblige my wife the other night..
The friend responds Oh yeah, what did you have to do?.
Austin responds I had to go to a play that my wife had been looking forward to..
The friend responds Well that's good husband behaviour..
Austin responds Yes thanks, it sure was boring though..
The friend responds Sometimes we all have to make personal sacrifices for our partners happiness..