ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND
My name is Jon. Let me relate how I handled this situation with my wife Mariann. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Mariann to get a full-time job, along with her part-time job, both for extra income and to provide us with the health benefits we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age.The quality of her housekeeping was not up to her usual standards. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work each day.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she needs 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 wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch at the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not an option in the evening. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes when we were finished eating, but now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours. I do what I can, 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 her aging is her complaining. For example, she will tell me she finds it hard to take the time to pay our household bills during her lunch break. I remind her that missing a lunch or two wouldn't hurt (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.
When doing simple jobs like mowing the lawn, she needs more rest periods.
I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix a nice cold glass of lemonade and sit for a minute. And as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me.
I know I probably look like a saint the way I support Mariann. I'm not saying that showing this much patience and consideration is easy. Nobody knows better than I how frustrating women get as they get older. However guys, we took em' for better or worse. Try using a little more tact and less criticism. If by reading this article it helps your relationship with the little lady it will be well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
EDITOR"S NOTE:
Jon died suddenly on May 31 of a perforated rectum.
The police report says he was found with a Callaway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver golf club jammed up his rear end with barely 5 inches of grip showing and a sledge hammer lying nearby.
His wife Marianne, was arrested and charged with murder.
The all woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her not guilty, accepting her defense that Jon, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she needs 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 wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch at the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not an option in the evening. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes when we were finished eating, but now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours. I do what I can, 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 her aging is her complaining. For example, she will tell me she finds it hard to take the time to pay our household bills during her lunch break. I remind her that missing a lunch or two wouldn't hurt (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.
When doing simple jobs like mowing the lawn, she needs more rest periods.
I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix a nice cold glass of lemonade and sit for a minute. And as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me.
I know I probably look like a saint the way I support Mariann. I'm not saying that showing this much patience and consideration is easy. Nobody knows better than I how frustrating women get as they get older. However guys, we took em' for better or worse. Try using a little more tact and less criticism. If by reading this article it helps your relationship with the little lady it will be well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
EDITOR"S NOTE:
Jon died suddenly on May 31 of a perforated rectum.
The police report says he was found with a Callaway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver golf club jammed up his rear end with barely 5 inches of grip showing and a sledge hammer lying nearby.
His wife Marianne, was arrested and charged with murder.
The all woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her not guilty, accepting her defense that Jon, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
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