Lazy husband
what a useless husband > >> 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 over-sensitive, and there's nothing worse than an over-sensitive woman. >> >> My name is Jim. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my >> wife, Peggy. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for >> Peggy 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 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 ageing 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 cutting the >> grass. 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 Peggy. >> 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 ageing 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, >> Jim
what a useless husband > >> 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 over-sensitive, and there's nothing worse than an over-sensitive woman. >> >> My name is Jim. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my >> wife, Peggy. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for >> Peggy 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 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 ageing 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 cutting the >> grass. 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 Peggy. >> 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 ageing 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, >> Jim