Dead Wives!
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From: Lake Oswego OR
Originally Posted by MYBAD79
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 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 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, Peggy 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 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 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, Jim
EDITOR'S NOTE: Jim died suddenly on May 27 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely five inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife Peggy was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 15 minutes to find her not guilty, accepting her defense that Jim somehow, without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club very quickly.
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 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, Peggy 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 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 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, Jim
EDITOR'S NOTE: Jim died suddenly on May 27 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely five inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife Peggy was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 15 minutes to find her not guilty, accepting her defense that Jim somehow, without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club very quickly.
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From: Lake Oswego OR
Originally Posted by panic
what about jelousy (did i spell it wrong?
)...?
my wife is so jelous!! even of my vette, i can't change oil and filter before 5.000 miles otherwise she claims i take more care of the car then of her, can't get out of the office before closing time (i can, i'm the boss
) without switching the gps on
...she needs to trace me all the time, specially when sun goes down and the dark could undercover whatever she images
and this evil trend gets worst and worst...
all my spaces are beeing invaded, even my cat (unfortunately she's a she...) is beeing closely monitored if she fuzzes to me after lunch.
about cars?? she claims i cruise at nights to get teenagers on board and have fun what a lie!!!!!
i'm in a corral now, like a horse kept well fed in a nice stable, left run time by time...but within a well confined area.
how do you deal with that, if you ever had to
)...?my wife is so jelous!! even of my vette, i can't change oil and filter before 5.000 miles otherwise she claims i take more care of the car then of her, can't get out of the office before closing time (i can, i'm the boss
) without switching the gps on ...she needs to trace me all the time, specially when sun goes down and the dark could undercover whatever she images and this evil trend gets worst and worst...
all my spaces are beeing invaded, even my cat (unfortunately she's a she...) is beeing closely monitored if she fuzzes to me after lunch.
about cars?? she claims i cruise at nights to get teenagers on board and have fun
what a lie!!!!! i'm in a corral now, like a horse kept well fed in a nice stable, left run time by time...but within a well confined area.
how do you deal with that, if you ever had to
................and I don't mean the C3
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by panic
Sorry, I'm just not a mistress kind of guy. Besides...after Sarah is done with me I usually wouldn't have the energy for a mistress. I'm young, but she's younger, and full of zeal.
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From: Edgewater (20 miles south of Daytona) Florida
Bad Boy...Go to your room...ALONE
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Hey you know what they say...you gotta go through the bush to get to the picnic. 
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by Glenn"Mr.Blue"Smith
Oh Durango, you're going straight to hell for that one! (Robbin Williams)
That's true, and as things change I think we all agree that it's more fun to play soccer on a barron field instead of one where the grass is too tall...
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From: out of nowhere
Originally Posted by Durango_boy
That's true, and as things change I think we all agree that it's more fun to play soccer on a barron field instead of one where the grass is too tall...
(sorry they didnt have one that fully captured what i was feeling then..)
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by litevette
Maybe I'm weird, but I prefer some nicely trimmed grass. <-------- (Attention Mods: Do not blow this out of context)
You mean a landing strip? I don't mind those either...I just hate needing a machete to get through the jungle.