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    Monday Letter

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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 not to shout at
    >> them. Some are over-sensitive and there's nothing worse than an
    >> over-sensitive woman.
    >>
    >> My name is Ron. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my
    >> wife,
    >> Julia. When I took early reti
    >> rement last year, it became necessary for
    >> Julia to get a full-time job for the extra income that we need.
    >>
    >> Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show
    >> her age. I now usually get home from the pub about the same time she
    >> gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she nearly
    >> always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts
    >> dinner. I don't shout 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 pub so eating out again is out of the question; I'm ready for
    >> some home cooked food when I get home.
    >>
    >> She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's
    >> usual 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. For example, she will say
    >> that it is difficult for her to do the shopping during her lunch hour.
    >> But we take them 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 won't hurt her. I like to think
    >> tact is one o
    >> f my strong points.
    >>
    >> When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest
    >> periods.
    >> She has to take a rest when she has only half finished mowing the lawn
    >> and several extra breaks when she's vacuuming through the house. It
    >> does annoy me, vacuuming when I'm trying to watch 'Match of the Day',
    >> but I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to make
    >> herself a nice cup of tea 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 Julia.
    >> 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,
    >> 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, eh?
    >>
    >>
    >> EDITOR'S NOTE:
    >>
    >> Ron died suddenly last week. He was found with a 24-inch Stanley
    >> screwdriver rammed up his ar*e with only 2 inches showing.
    >>
    >> His wife Julia was arrested, but the all-woman jury accepted her
    >> defence that he accidentally sat on it.
    >>

    Quote Originally Posted by Advice Trinity by Knoxville
    "The second you aren't paying attention to the tool you're using, it will take your fingers from you. It does not know sympathy." |
    "If you don't gaffer it, it will gaffer you" | "Belt and braces"

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    Re: Monday Letter

    I was about to post and say I bet the bloke ended up dead.

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    Re: Monday Letter

    HaHa that was good. Poor ole Ron.

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    Re: Monday Letter

    Poor Ron.

    See thats the problem with woman they dont realise how kind some guys are.

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    Re: Monday Letter

    What a top bloke. So understanding.

    See what happens when women get lazy and don't do the housework properly?

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