Dickens loved picnics, games of cricket in the park, going shopping for a new tie, donoughts, sitting by the fire, having friends around for a dinner, warm blankets and going on holiday.
When Jane was at home all day, she was able to clean the house, go grocery shopping, wash the clothes, take care of the children and cook two or three meals each day.
Food is not the only recourse for a sad lover. One friend of mine soothes her broken heart by going shopping — buying new clothes and new shoes, maybe a piece of jewelry — to make herself feel better.