How can I encourage my wife to share her past stories with me?

Just sit down with her and show genuine interest. Say something like 'Honey, I'd love to hear about your vacations. I bet you have some great stories.'

Create a comfortable environment at home. Maybe have a cozy night in with some wine and soft music, and then gently bring up the topic. Let her know that you are genuinely interested in her past.

Just listen attentively when she does share something. Give her positive feedback like nodding and smiling. This will make her feel that her stories are interesting and valuable.

Try to engage in activities she enjoys while having a conversation. If she likes going for walks, go for a walk together and casually ask if she has anything she wants to talk about. During the walk, the relaxed atmosphere might make her more likely to open up. Also, respect her boundaries. If she doesn't want to talk about something right away, don't push. Just let her know you're available whenever she's ready.

Just tell her you're interested. For example, say 'Honey, I heard you love your sister's pet stories. I'd love to hear some too.'

You can start by sharing some of your own past experiences first. This shows her that you're comfortable with being open, and it might encourage her to do the same. Also, be patient. She may need time to feel completely safe in sharing.

Just show a genuine interest. Look her in the eyes when she talks and nod to let her know you're listening.

Create a comfortable environment for her. Maybe have a cozy evening at home with some soft music and a warm drink. When she feels relaxed, she'll be more inclined to share her stories.

Just be an interested listener. When she starts to talk about the bar, give her your full attention, make eye contact and nod along. This will show her that you are genuinely interested in what she has to say.

You could start by having an honest conversation with her about your concerns for her health. Maybe show her some statistics about the harms of smoking.