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Densteds Densteds
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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 Bill. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Barbara. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Barb 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. Al though 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 Barbara. 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,  Bill



EDITOR'S NOTE:

Bill died suddenly on May 27 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Callaway 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 Barbara was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 15 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Bill somehow, without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.

doodlebears Doodlebears
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Nice one Denise!

Poor guy he was only supporting his beloved Barbara...he, he he, now he can support himself, well he has a extra long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club stuck up his rear to help him balance doen't he!  bear_grin  bear_grin  bear_grin  bear_grin  bear_grin

Hugs, Jane.  bear_flower  bear_flower  bear_flower

desertmountainbear desertmountainbear
Bloomsburg, PA
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I will laugh all day long.  If she wouldn't have taken care of him so well,  I would have liked to have had that pleasure myself.

MerBear MerBear Originals
Brockville, Ontario
Posts: 1,540

still laughing here....my husband retired almost 10 years ago and he's come very close at times....

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Judi Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
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Alexis Lexsomnia Bears
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:crackup: That is too much! Thanks for the laugh!

Swan Valley Bears Swan Valley Bears
Penn Valley, CA
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matilda Matilda Huggington-beare
WA
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