artist Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 > ADVICE FROM A THOUGHTFUL HUSBAND> (Printed in the Orange County Republican)>> It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, itbecomes > harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as whenthey were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Someare oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.>> My name is Rob. Let me relate how I handled the situation with mywife, Annette. When I took "early retirement last year, it became necessary> for Annette to get a full-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 getshome from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always saysshe has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don'tyell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me whenshe gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grillat the club so eating out is not a reasonable option. 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'snot unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner.I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times eachevening 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.>> When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest> periods. She had to take a break when she was only half finishedmowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her tofix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and justsit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she mayas well make one for me too.>> I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support> Annette. 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 lesscriticism of your ageing wife because of this article, I will consider thatwriting it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to helpeach other...Rob>>> EDITOR'S NOTE: Rob died suddenly last Thursday. He was found in thegarage with an Arnold Palmer 9-Iron rammed up his butt, with> only 2 inches of grip showing... His wife Annette was initiallysuspect and brought before the courts, but the female judge releasedher, accepting her explanation that he accidentally sat down on it...very suddenly. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thos Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Truly what he deserved.Thos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadyassa Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I couldn't find anything in there that showed he wasn't doing his fair share. At least he was going to the Golf club everyday and in by doing so wasn't untidying the house that she would have had to put straight when she got home from work before she cooked the dinner. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rong Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Very thoughtful husband she had, she must really miss him. I will try to take the advice in and give the wife a little more time in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4may Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Serves him right.He should have got a part time job to help. :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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