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Post by Tig on Aug 27, 2009 19:05:56 GMT
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 shout at them. Some are over-sensitive and there's nothing worse than an over-sensitive 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 the extra income that we need.
Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I now usually get home from the pub about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she nearly always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't shout 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 at the pub so eating out again is out of the question; I'm ready for some home cooked food when I get home.
She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's usual 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 ageing is complaining. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to do the shopping during her lunch hour. But we take them 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 won't hurt her. 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 has to take a rest when she has only half finished mowing the lawn and several extra breaks when she's vacuuming through the house. It does annoy me, vacuuming when I'm trying to watch my favorite program, but I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to make herself a nice cup of tea 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, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your ageing 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, eh?
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Ron died suddenly last week. He was found with a 24-inch Stanley screwdriver rammed up his backside with only 2 inches showing.
His wife Julie was arrested, but the all-woman jury accepted her defence that he accidentally sat on it.
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Post by Spruance on Aug 27, 2009 21:23:25 GMT
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Post by JennyWrenn on Aug 28, 2009 6:16:54 GMT
 Sadly there are a lot of men like Ron - I know one
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Post by farmersboy on Aug 28, 2009 6:24:20 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Aug 28, 2009 10:54:40 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 28, 2009 16:42:24 GMT
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Post by JennyWrenn on Aug 28, 2009 19:09:43 GMT
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Post by Missredhead on Aug 28, 2009 20:56:58 GMT
 of course she didn't do it 
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2009 7:59:36 GMT
No comment..........  ;D ;D ;D FA x |
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Post by Auricula on Aug 29, 2009 15:04:48 GMT
I expect he sat down on it and even though it was painful he couldn't be bothered to move and extract it....and Julie was in the yard chopping firewood!!  |
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Post by Ron on Dec 10, 2009 19:51:38 GMT
Do you know what is worse than a male chauvinist pig? A woman who won't do as she's bloody well told! ;D PS My name is Ron  |
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Post by Tig on Dec 10, 2009 20:30:45 GMT
Ron ...  You is in BIG trouble ;D |
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Post by Ron on Dec 11, 2009 19:13:01 GMT
Ouch!  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 12, 2009 6:54:13 GMT
I dont mind a man telling me what to do; and I will of course obey
As long as he is a millionaire and buying me a Porsche for Christmas and a Harrods Gold Card with unlimited spending ;D
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Post by Ron on Dec 12, 2009 17:31:28 GMT
How many women does it take to change a lightbulb?
None.
She sits in the dark waiting for the man to come home!
Why did the wife stare at the orange juice carton?
Because it said concentrate!
Why is a wheelie bin cheaper than a girlfriend?
You only have to take the bin out once a fortnight!
What's the best way to remember your wife's birthday?
Forget it once!
Why do women have small feet?
So they can stand closer to the sink!
Why do women marry in white?
To match the rest of the kitchen equipment!
Am I in trouble yet?! ;D
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 12, 2009 22:35:17 GMT
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Post by Tig on Dec 12, 2009 23:47:10 GMT
Now let me think ...   and prepare to have a headache ..  |
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Post by Ron on Dec 13, 2009 11:50:59 GMT
glad you like them...  |
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Post by Auricula on Dec 14, 2009 23:00:20 GMT
Such trouble...you won't believe!!!!
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Post by Ron on Dec 15, 2009 20:40:02 GMT
;D
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