Women should retire first.......

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> Bob's Story...

>

> 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 s everal 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 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 butt, 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. (Go figure!)

>

>

[HuskerNCo]

That's funny! You go Debbie!

I'd be willing to bet that the husbands on this board would never ever treat their wife/girlfirend that way...right fellas!

[rawhide]

That's what he gets for trying to show a little thoughtfulness

[BIGREDIOWAN]

[AR Husker Fan]

Makes you proud to be a man. <SNIFF>

[Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red]

I better write that down.

[HuskerNCo]

You gus are soooooo bad...!!!

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and you love it.....admit it

[HuskerNCo]

mmm...no.....I don't...

even though I know you're just kidding...right...

[Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red]

Of course.