Remind yourself that your wife is depressed, which can affect her thoughts, moods, feelings, and behaviors. She isn't hostile, stupid, or out to get you; she is suffering. While it may be easier to fire back or react to your wife's negativity, be patient with your wife. If your wife is expressing much negativity or going on about difficult things, patiently listen and be there for her. Say, "I'm sorry you're having such a hard time." While it's important to empathize and be loving toward your wife during her depression, don't be afraid to gently push her to get outside of the depression zone. Invite her to go to social functions, exercise, or do activities she enjoys. If she is debating going to a meditation group or book club, encourage her to do so. If she's on the fence about attending a family function, gently explain the benefits of going without pushing her to go. Offer to go with her as a support person to activities she may be interested in. You may not know how to respond to your wife or what you can do to help her. Don't assume you know what to do to help; instead, ask her what she needs. She may need a hug, a break from chores or housework, or a good night's sleep. Say, "I want to help you through this hard time. What can I do that can make your life easier?" Laughter is the enemy of depression. Find ways to laugh together, such as watching comedy movies or funny video clips. Draw on your sense of humor and share it with your wife. Do things to brighten your wife's day, or do things you think may help her laugh (or at least smile). Attending therapy with your wife may be helpful in finding ways to cope together. If you've never experienced depression, family therapy can help you understand what it's like to have depression and find ways to help support your wife. Attending therapy with your wife can encourage her to seek support and continue going to therapy to treat depression.
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One-sentence summary -- Be patient. Support her in pursuing activities. Ask how you can help. Find ways to laugh. Engage in family or couple's therapy.

Q: When setting a plumbing fixture in place, excess plumbers putty usually seeps out from the sides. Use any rag or towel you'd like to wipe up this excess putty and discard it. Now that you're done using the putty, you will want to make sure you leave a clean area behind. Scrub your work area with a soapy sponge to make sure there are no residual traces of the putty. If you notice water seeping out from under your toilet or your drain, you may need new plumber's putty. If so, take apart your fixture, remove the existing putty thoroughly, and reapply new putty. If new plumber's putty does not fix the problem, investigate other sources for the leak, such as broken gaskets or seals.
A: Clean away excess putty. Wash area with soap and water. Disassemble parts and apply new putty if you notice leaks.

Article: Most types of waterproof wax come in a plastic container or tin. Dip a clean rag into the waterproof wax and massage the wax into all of the exterior leather surfaces of the boot. Work the rag in a circular motion, and fully rub the wax into one section of the leather before moving on to the next. Apply waterproof wax to the boots once a year. Waterproof wax will seal the boot leather for many months. Waterproof spray comes in an aerosol can and can be sprayed directly onto the boot leather. It can be applied more quickly than wax, so opt for a spray if you don't have much time to spend waterproofing your boots. Waterproof sprays may not need to be rubbed into the leather at all. Consult the directions on the packaging. The disadvantage of waterproof sprays is that they do not soak into the leather as well as a wax. Consequently, a spray will need to be applied several times during the course of a single winter. Whether you apply a waterproofing wax or a spray, you'll need to give the leather time to absorb the chemicals and dry before wearing the boots. Air dry the boots until all of the wax has been absorbed and the leather is completely dry to the touch. Place the boots in the path of a fan to speed up the drying process. The tongue should be propped open, and the fan should blow room temperature air on the boots. Never use a blow-dryer to dry the boots. The sudden application of heat can crack the leather.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apply a waterproof wax to the boot leather. Consider a waterproof spray instead if you're in a hurry. Let the boots dry before wearing them.