Dear Eric: I have been married to a great guy, “Fred,” for more than 40 years. He has gotten much better about listening to me and responding to what I say, since I asked him to. Here’s my issue: I like to paint watercolors, try to do some every week, and I’m not too bad. I also, over the last couple of years, have taken up playing the recorder. I enjoy it and have improved. Fred has not once commented on my painting or playing. A little “I like that painting” or “your playing has gotten better” would be appreciated. I don’t want to ask him to do this, but what can I do?