Dealing with an aging spouse

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My name is Ron. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my
wife, Susie.

When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Susie 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 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 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 Susie. 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,

RON

EDITOR'S NOTE:

Ron died suddenly on February 7th 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 5
inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife Susie
was arrested and charged with murder.
The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting
her defense that Ron, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on
his golf club.
 
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Originally Posted By: ksJoe
The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting
her defense that Ron, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on
his golf club.

And dropped the hammer he was holding on his own head.


PS I am still alive after reading it to my wife.
 
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