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 Jeff. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife,
Susie.
Since I retired several years ago, it has become necessary for Susie 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 ageing 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 them 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 that 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 Susie. 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 ageing 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.
Sincerely,
Jeff
P.S.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Jeff died suddenly on March 1 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. A sledge-hammer lay nearby.
His wife Susie was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took
only 15 minutes to find her' Not Guilty', accepting her defence that Jeff
somehow, without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club
Hahaha~ thanks to raymond for the email :D
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