Bull

Some of you hunger guys who haven't been married very long may benefit from this letter a friend recently penned. Iven if it doesn't apply now, put it away for when it can help you a little further down the road:

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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 to show some understanding. My name
is Wayne, and let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife,
Beverly.


When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Bev 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
country club, so eating out again at night is not reasonable. I'm ready
for some home-cooking 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
the dishes 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. 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 this 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 Bev, and I'm
not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Nobody knows
better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older, but, guys,
even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging
wife because of this letter, I will consider that writing it was well
worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.

paradisenb

OMG!! That is sooo frickin funny. Debating showing it to my wife.

What do you guys and gals think? Should I show it to her so she can find comfort in knowing I will be supporting her when she gets older?

trackjunky

THanks for the tip. Been married for 17 years, but there are truely some pearls here that I need to pick up on. Since we won't be needing marriage counseling, I can tell my wife to take a brake from putting all of those pennies into those penny rolls.

Bull

I'm thinking that you might want to think long about that one. The fact that you think it is so funny might turn out to be a problem for her. Then, what do I know....I'm only looking at anniversary #14 in a couple of weeks.

deep_uv

Wow, Im impressed. So much so, I'm going to give my wife of 23 years a break and let her hire out the toilet scrubbing......

Once a year.

Sputter

Dayum, i was "wtf" on the first paragraph. I guess I was tricked.

Tim Pruitt

Great Idea Randy, let your wife read it.

Have you heard about the difference between Guts and *****?

Let her read that one too.

I have a spare bedroom....NOT!

MarkM

Gentlemen,

I came across this while answering my husbands emails for him. He is away at the track today, so I try to squeeze in a little extra effort when he is traveling.

I have to say that wayne does appear to be an extaordinay spouse that most of you should try to emulate. I know I appreciate all those things when my husband does them for me!

However, there is nothing that makes a woman feel more special than to be woken up at 2:00 am and be treated to an alcohol induced hour of lovemaking. That really gets me started on the right track in the morning!

So next time you want to make your wife feel loved, remember my advice!

- Mrs. McGuire

Bonster

Sure, Randy, show that letter to your wife. Make sure she let's us know when and where the funeral is.

84-944

No way Mark can last an hour!! Nice try though....Mrs. McGuire!

trackjunky

ROFLMFAO!!!! Done..and ....Done!

jester911

Bull, remind us again how many times you have been divorced.

Mike Frye

Coming up on anniversary number 20 this August. This one's getting saved.

Great stuff!

RDL

My former boss writes a christmas letter every year detailing how the year has gone. Three years ago I got ahold of his letter and used several of the ideas from the above story to modify a version that was passed out at the office christmas party. Everyone thought it was absolutley hilarious except his wife who took it serious at first and thought he wrote the story.
The good news is he is my former boss because I bought the company.

Bull

Only twice. What's your point?????