Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Men,
To help better handle the changes in our wives as they get older it would be wise to read this letter. It won't hurt for some of us to gain a little understanding on the sensitivity of our wives. As they get older we need to understand that they cannot keep up the pace of when they were younger. First of all we should never yell at them because some of them are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman. This letter came from a fella named Bob. I do not know him but do gooders have seen fit to circulate this around the world. Read and learn!

My name is Bob. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife. When I took "early retirement" last year, it became necessary for her 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 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 my wife. 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,
Bob


EDITOR'S NOTE: Bob died suddenly on May 27th.
The police report says that he was found with a Calloway extra long 50-inch
Big Bertha Driver II golf club rammed up his ass, with only
2 inches of grip showing. His wife, was arrested and charged with murder;
however, the all-woman jury found her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that
he accidentally sat down on it

4 comments:

Dullbert said...

I don't get it ? :)

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

Bet cha wouldn't say that to Ms Dullbert! LOL!

Dullbert said...

I'll ask her when she's done washing my car !
hey where is my email the suspense is killing me ?

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

Not as exciting as you anticipated, huh?