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The Thoughtful Husband.
| Fri, 08-14-2009 - 9:06pm |
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It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them
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 over-sensitive woman.
My name is Jim.
Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Christine.
When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Christine to get a full-time job
When you notice this, try not to yell at them.
Some are over-sensitive, and there's nothing worse than an over-sensitive woman.
My name is Jim.
Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Christine.
When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Christine 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 and
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 and
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 twice 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
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 twice 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
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
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
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 Christine.
I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy.
Many men will find it difficult. Some will even 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
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 Christine.
I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy.
Many men will find it difficult. Some will even 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 July 27 of a perforated rectum.
The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra long 50-inch
After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
Signed,
JIM
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Jim died suddenly on July 27 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 Christine was arrested and charged with murder.
The all-woman jury took only 15 minutes to find her Not Guilty,
His wife Christine was arrested and charged with murder.
The all-woman jury took only 15 minutes to find her Not Guilty,
accepting her defense that Jim somehow, without looking, accidentally
sat down on his golf club.
Von.

Sadly, there are many women out there who choose to live with men like that or at least somewhat like that. He'd last about a minute and a half around me before I shipped his sorry arse off to Jabib!!!
Poor Jim..You Go Christine..Good job Big Bertha!! LOL!!!