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dragonlady424
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I would consider the following to be "words of wisdom" to all male readers.
Subject: 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, Susie. When I retired a few years ago, it became
necessary for Susie 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 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 Susie. 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,
RON
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Ron died suddenly on February 7 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 Susie 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.
Subject: 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, Susie. When I retired a few years ago, it became
necessary for Susie 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 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 Susie. 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,
RON
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Ron died suddenly on February 7 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 Susie 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.
