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hollandgirl: 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 over sensitive, and there's nothing worse than an over sensitive 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 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 Carol Anne.
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.

OUTRAGEOUS: This is the kind of guy that ends up in the first page of a yellow tabloid...murdered in their beds...or poisoned, or decapitated, or poisoned...or shot to death with a hunting rifle, at close range, or poisoned...

did I mentioned that I would lace his cold lemonade with coolant? Coolant's main ingredient is ethylene-glycol (excuse the spelling) and it has no taste, no color and no smell...



very funny though...Reminded me of my ex husband...and one of the reasons why he is an ex...