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NOTES FROM A THOUGHTFUL HUSBAND by Ron

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, for extra income 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 get home.
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 afterwards.

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 lawn. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to make
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, fellas, 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. .. Ron


EDITOR'S NOTE:

Ron died suddenly Thursday May 26. He was found with a Stanley extra
long 50-inch "Yankee" Screwdriver rammed up his backside, with only 2
inches of the handle showing... His wife Julie was arrested, but the
all-woman Grand Jury accepted her defence that he accidentally sat down
on it very suddenly.

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