November 11, 2005 | Category: Funny

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, Julie.

When I took “early retirement” last year, it became
necessary for Julie to get a full-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 course 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 Julie.
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 Thursday May 26. He was found
with a Calloway extra long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II rammed up his
ass, with only 2 inches of grip showing.
His wife Julie was arrested, but the all-woman Grand Jury accepted
her defense that he accidentally sat down on it very suddenly.