[Satya]

My last bf was very forgetful when it came to his phone or his apartment keys. At first it was sweet, then it started to interfere with us getting to events on time. I tried staying patient about it, but there's not much I could do to help if he forgot where he may have left them other than try to talk him through his last memories of having them.

Otherwise he was brilliant, just massively forgetful of things I would consider high on my own priority list.

Sometimes I forget stories and names if there's no reason to keep them in active memory or if there is no personal connection I can make to the person/story. Naturally, I'm a person who strives to remember small details for recall later. My boss on the other hand, barely remembers a meeting we held yesterday and the details therein. He's very skilled and experienced, but says he hired me because I have an ability to remember details about a client. His mental energies focus more on the immediate support he can provide, mediation, and future planning.

It takes all sorts. Is there something your wife excels at that you are a bit lacking? Maybe recognize this as well as be gentle about her forgetfulness.

Password protect and encrypt her phone in the meantime, if it isn't already.