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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 Mike. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Jan. When I changed jobs a few years ago and decided to spend more time on my motorcycle and at the golf course, it became necessary for Jan to get a part-time job along with her 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 club 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 Jan. 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,
Road Dog
NOTE:
Road Dog died suddenly on February 7 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, Jan, was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Mike, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
My name is Mike. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Jan. When I changed jobs a few years ago and decided to spend more time on my motorcycle and at the golf course, it became necessary for Jan to get a part-time job along with her 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 club 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 Jan. 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,
Road Dog
NOTE:
Road Dog died suddenly on February 7 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, Jan, was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Mike, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0
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PERFECT:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: start to the Friday morning drudgery of work :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0
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I was good till the OBIT!!
ROTFLMAO!!!
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lol...love it :-)0
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That made my Friday feel like a double Friday! NICE!0
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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.
hahaha cook your own food u lazy ****.0 -
Thanks for the laugh. Needed that this morning. :laugh:0
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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.
And why can you not do them?
You ate off them too..0 -
you are so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox0
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. 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.
omg are u for real or are u joshing us?0 -
At first I'm reading it telling myself "Please be a joke, PLEASE be a joke" Thank God, it's a joke! Hahaha and a good one :bigsmile: :laugh: :bigsmile:0
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. 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.
omg are u for real or are u joshing us?
I'm for real. Sometimes I realize I'm a little hard on Jan, but I feel I owe it to her to help her become a better person.0 -
Oh my god. I was livid reading this!!! I kept thinking, "That son of a b*tch...." and then it got me. Well played. But still, any man who is like that deserves what's comin' to them!!!!0
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Ha Ha!!! I was ready to verbally tear you a new a-hole until I read the bottom.....
Nice one.0 -
To funny for words !!!!!0
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Brilliant! Jan is such a lucky girl!!
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great fun for a FRIDAY!!! LMAO!!!!0
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lmao!!1 LOVE IT!!!
I was getting totally sucked in, until I read the bit about the 'gentle reminders about the dishes!'
lol! I'm so gonna copy and email this to my BF! lol!
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you got that from John Maxwell... well I heard that from him xDDD
either way, its still funny :laugh:0
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