I am tired my husband is tired. We have a toddler. A house. I am a nurse he is a mechanic. Cash is tight. But one "Good luck on your interview. Love you." Goes a long way. He listened. He remembered. He believed. He will be home on time to help with the kid and the chores of life because if he wants a nice home/hot meal/ happy wife happy life it involves his efforts.

It's not rocket science. It's effort. You are not asking too much you asking realistically.