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 Paul. Let me relate how I handled the
> > situation with my wife, Betty Jo. When I retired a few years ago, it
> > became necessary for Betty Jo 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.
> >
> > 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 Betty Jo. 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,
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> > EDITOR'S NOTE:
> > Paul died suddenly on January 31 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
> > Betty Jo was arrested and charged with murder.. The all-woman jury
> > took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense
> > that Paul, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
> >
> > 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 Paul. Let me relate how I handled the
> > situation with my wife, Betty Jo. When I retired a few years ago, it
> > became necessary for Betty Jo 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.
> >
> > 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 Betty Jo. 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,
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> > EDITOR'S NOTE:
> > Paul died suddenly on January 31 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
> > Betty Jo was arrested and charged with murder.. The all-woman jury
> > took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense
> > that Paul, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
> >
