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The Perils Of Aging -
Ron'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 Ron......Let me relate how I handled the
situation with my wife, Julie.
When I took "early retirement" last year, it became
necessary for Julie 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 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 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 Julie. 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, Ron
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ron died suddenly on October 3rd.
He was found with a Calloway extra long 50-inch Big
Bertha Driver II rammed up his backside, with only 2
inches of grip showing. His wife Julie was arrested, but
the all-woman Jury accepted her defense that he
accidentally sat down on it very suddenly.
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