Retirement Tips

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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 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.

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
that 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 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

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 rectum, 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.
 
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