Irene is trying to cover her own unhappiness by focusing on other people's problems.For instance she is telling her husband that everybody have been quarrelling and they are all worried about money and their relationships but I think instead of pretending to be happy if she attempts to solve her problems by discussing them loudly with her husband just as the other do.She maybe happier.
Although she thinks that their life is good and they are loving each other its obvious that she is not sure of herself.She after each positive statement about their life.She askes question to her husband for confirmation.For instance"We are happy aren't we darling?" , "We have been good and decent and loving to one another haven't we?"
