eagleye13 Loc: Fl

ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND

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 Ron.
Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Carol Anne.

When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Carol
Anne 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 club 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 is not an option in the evening.

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 Carol Anne.
I'm not saying that showing this much patience & 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.


EDITOR'S NOTE:
Ron died suddenly on January 31 of a perforated rectum. The police report
says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II
golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and
a sledge hammer laying nearby.
His wife Carol Anne was arrested and charged with murder.
The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty,
accepting her defense that Ron, somehow without looking,
accidentally sat down on his golf club.

Pap Pap Loc: Etna, PA

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badbobby Loc: texas

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I nominate Ron for the man of the year!!
what a tragic accident for such a kind loving husband :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

sissymary

That was great. Loved it. Thanks.