KansasHeadHunter
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It is important for men to remember that, as women
grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain
the same quality of housekeeping as when they were
younger.
When you notice this, try not to yell at them.
Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than
an oversensitive woman.
My name is Bob.
Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife,
Claire. When I took "early retirement" last year, it became necessary for Claire to get a full-time job along with her
part time job, both for extra income and for the health
benefits that we needed.
Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was
beginning to show her age.
I usually get home from the golf course about the same
time she gets home from work.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always
says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she
starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to
take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner
on the table.
I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club so
eating out again in the evening is not reasonable. I'm
ready for some home cooked grub when I hit that door.
She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating.
But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for
several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't
clean themselves.
I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to
motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think.
For example she will say that it is difficult for her to find
time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But,
boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile
and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out
over two or even three days. That way she won't
have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing
lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any
(if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one
of my strong points.
When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs
more rest periods. She had to take a break when she
was only half finished mowing the yard. I try not to
make a scene.
I'm a fair man.
I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly
squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as
long as she is making one for herself, she may as well
make one for me too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I
support Claire.
I'm not saying that showing this much consideration
is easy.
Many men will find it difficult.
Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than
I do how frustrating women get as they get older.
However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact
and less criticism of your aging wife because of this
article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile.
After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.....
Signed,
Bob
EDITOR'S NOTE: Bob died suddenly on May 27th.
The police report says that he was found with a Calloway
golf club rammed up his rear end. His wife Claire was
arrested and charged with murder; however, the
all-woman jury found her Not Guilty, accepting
her defense that he accidentally sat down on it
very suddenly.
grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain
the same quality of housekeeping as when they were
younger.
When you notice this, try not to yell at them.
Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than
an oversensitive woman.
My name is Bob.
Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife,
Claire. When I took "early retirement" last year, it became necessary for Claire to get a full-time job along with her
part time job, both for extra income and for the health
benefits that we needed.
Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was
beginning to show her age.
I usually get home from the golf course about the same
time she gets home from work.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always
says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she
starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to
take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner
on the table.
I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club so
eating out again in the evening is not reasonable. I'm
ready for some home cooked grub when I hit that door.
She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating.
But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for
several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't
clean themselves.
I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to
motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think.
For example she will say that it is difficult for her to find
time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But,
boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile
and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out
over two or even three days. That way she won't
have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing
lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any
(if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one
of my strong points.
When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs
more rest periods. She had to take a break when she
was only half finished mowing the yard. I try not to
make a scene.
I'm a fair man.
I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly
squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as
long as she is making one for herself, she may as well
make one for me too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I
support Claire.
I'm not saying that showing this much consideration
is easy.
Many men will find it difficult.
Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than
I do how frustrating women get as they get older.
However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact
and less criticism of your aging wife because of this
article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile.
After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.....
Signed,
Bob
EDITOR'S NOTE: Bob died suddenly on May 27th.
The police report says that he was found with a Calloway
golf club rammed up his rear end. His wife Claire was
arrested and charged with murder; however, the
all-woman jury found her Not Guilty, accepting
her defense that he accidentally sat down on it
very suddenly.
