What a considerate guy

[Heilandee]

Bob's Story...

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

wife, Debbie. When I took "early retirement" last year, it became

necessary for Debbie 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 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' Grill at the club so

eating out is not reasonable. But 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

Debbie. 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, Bob

>>EDITOR'S NOTE:

Bob died suddenly on January 27th. The police report says that he

was found with a Calloway extra long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II

golf club rammed up his butt, with only 2 inches of grip showing.

His wife Debbie was arrested and charged with murder; however, the

all-woman jury found her Not Guilty, accepting her defence that he

accidentally sat down on it.

[CaleyJulz]

Just going to show this to jnr and tell him to take note !!!

[Mee]

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[Action Man]

What was is handicap?

[Mee]

:001: He was a man  :001:

[Action Man]

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