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    Default 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.

    Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife.

    When I retired a few years ago,it became necessary for my wife 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 my wife. 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.

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    Am I missing something here? Why is this in the "Jokes" forum?

    It looks like pretty sound advice to me. Maybe a Moderator should move it to "Nothing to do woth woodwork" or "Have your say"?

    Doug
    I got sick of sitting around doing nothing - so I took up meditation.

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    You may need to see a surgeon shortly
    ... to get your tongue out of your cheek.

    It put a smile on my dial.

    Allan
    Life is short ... smile while you still have teeth.

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    Quote Originally Posted by doug3030 View Post
    Am I missing something here? Why is this in the "Jokes" forum?

    It looks like pretty sound advice to me. Maybe a Moderator should move it to "Nothing to do woth woodwork" or "Have your say"?

    Doug
    Ask a woman to explain it to you.

    Cheers,
    Joe
    Of course truth is stranger than fiction.
    Fiction has to make sense. - Mark Twain

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    Default Tree surgeon more like!

    Quote Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan View Post
    You may need to see a surgeon shortly
    ... to get your tongue out of your cheek.

    It put a smile on my dial.

    Allan
    You may need to see a Tree Surgeon more like.... to get the lump of wood out of the back of your head if she reads this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joe greiner View Post
    Ask a woman to explain it to you.

    Cheers,
    Joe

    Actually, Joe, there is a good chance that I may find myself in the situation of retiring before my girlfriend. I am seven years older than her. So when I retire I might be forced to trade her in on an unemployed girlfriend who is still young enough, and has the time. to look after me in my old age.

    Doug
    I got sick of sitting around doing nothing - so I took up meditation.

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