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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 oversensitive woman.
>
> My name is Jim.
>
> Let me relate how I handled the situation with my
> wife, Terri.
>
> When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary
> for Terri 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 ge ts home from work.
>
> Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost
> always says she has to rest f or 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 t he 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 lawn. 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 Terri. 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,
>
> Jim
>
> EDITOR'S NOTE:
>
> Jim died suddenly on February 7 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 Terri was arrested and charged
> with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10
> minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her
> defense that J im, somehow without looking,
> accidentally sat down on his golf club.
>
> 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 oversensitive woman.
>
> My name is Jim.
>
> Let me relate how I handled the situation with my
> wife, Terri.
>
> When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary
> for Terri 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 ge ts home from work.
>
> Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost
> always says she has to rest f or 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 t he 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 lawn. 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 Terri. 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,
>
> Jim
>
> EDITOR'S NOTE:
>
> Jim died suddenly on February 7 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 Terri was arrested and charged
> with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10
> minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her
> defense that J im, somehow without looking,
> accidentally sat down on his golf club.
