Smile and be positive. If there are parts of the story that are exciting or happy, let your emotions show. It will make them feel that you are enjoying sharing this moment with them. Also, don't be judgmental. Everyone has different experiences, and they are choosing to share this with you, so accept it gracefully.
This could imply a very loving and perhaps indulgent relationship where the wife bakes delicious cream pies and encourages her partner to enjoy them. It might show her care through sharing her homemade treats.
Maybe the wife makes cream pies as a way to cheer up her husband when he's had a bad day at work. So, she makes him sit down and eat her pie, and as he does, he starts to feel better and they have a nice conversation about his day. Another plotline could be that it's a family tradition. Every Sunday, the wife makes a cream pie and the whole family, including the husband, gathers to eat it. But one Sunday, the husband tries to skip it and the wife won't have it, so she makes him eat it, which then leads to a fun family time.
There was a husband whose wife was very traditional. When he made a new female friend at work, his wife was initially a bit worried. But through communication, the wife got to know the friend better. The friend was actually very helpful in the husband's career, and in the end, they all became good friends, sharing family dinners and stories.
Well, once upon a time, there was a wife who had a bit too much to drink at a party. In her drunken state, she saw her girlfriend, a very close friend of hers. Overwhelmed with affection, she gave her a friendly kiss on the cheek. It was a pure and innocent display of love between two friends, and everyone around just smiled at the cute moment.
They could be painting. Maybe they set up an easel in the backyard or a studio and spend time creating beautiful artworks, sharing their creative ideas.
Ethics in such a situation depend on the values and beliefs of the individuals involved. Some might see it as a form of expanding their social circle in a positive way. For instance, the wife might introduce her husband to her female friend who has similar interests, like art or music. They could all hang out together, share experiences, and build a healthy non - sexual relationship.
Maybe she wants to share a different side of your relationship or a new interest with her friends. It could also be that she thinks her friends will find these stories interesting or relatable in some way.