UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted July 21, 2010 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 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. 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 defence that Ron, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Paulus 8 Posted July 21, 2010 I can't show this to my wife. She'll think that CombatAce has a bad influence on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted July 21, 2010 ooooo the girl downstairs is lining up a whole new meaning of torture for you Widow old chap... And Von Paulus... your wife probably thinks that anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derk 265 Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) See what a dangerous a sport golf is..... !!!!! Hou doe, Derk Edited July 21, 2010 by Derk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted July 21, 2010 See what a dangerous a sport golf is..... !!!!! Hou doe, Derk It also spoils a good walk in the country... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyviper 1,101 Posted July 21, 2010 Greast Post! I'm printing this one off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted July 22, 2010 Start:: the girl downstairs is lining up a whole new meaning of torture for you Widow old chap... oooo what popped into my mind was that movie, forgot which, but Harrison Ford and the maths teacher wife. Do your maths fellas!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
