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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 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, 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 defence that Ron, somehow without
looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
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, 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 defence that Ron, somehow without
looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
