Peaches that is a lovely thing for him to say.
I often think that
some men treat their wives and secretaries a little the same. For example, a lot of men who have secretarial support expect the support we provide as it is our job, and therefore don't feel the need to always say thank you. Likewise some men also expect support in a similar way from their wives, whether it's regarding issues at home or just generally supporting their views on certain matters (only examples).
Before anyone goes to shoot the messenger

, I am not for one minute suggesting all managers treat their secretaries and wives in the same way, but there are some who don't have the respect for women that we deserve.