Bob's Story
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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.
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> My name is Bob. Let me relate how I handled the
> situation with my wife, Debbie. When I took "early
> retirement" last year, it became necessary for
> Debbie 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.
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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 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> I know that I probably look like a saint in the
> way I support Debbie. 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
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> EDITOR'S NOTE: Bob died suddenly on May 27th. The
> > police report says 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 Debbie 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...
I just thought that this would make your day Ladies...
Gloria