I am curious how the more experienced men handle these bouts of water works. I usually ignore them, just pretend I didn't see it. Maybe there is a better way.

Example. Wife sick with a bad cold. I have an overnight trip later in week planned and I'll come home to see tears. The expectation is that I cancel my trip. Because life is harder with me around. Pure attempt to manipulate

All of this unspoken. I usually just ignore the tears and go. Things always work out.

How do you guys handle this?

Edit. I won't respond to any mangina who suggests I need to provide SOME beta in an LTR. Women use tears to get their way and if you don't know this then you have ALOT to learn