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| Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 05:29 pm | 1st Post |
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Subject: As Women Get Older Dear friends, It's important for us 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 begin to notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman. Let me tell you how I handled the situation with my wife, Amy. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Amy 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 a practicable alternative. Besides, 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 the dishes 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, I think, is complaining. For example, she'll say that it's 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 (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my stronger points. And when doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods.. For instance, she had to take a break when she was only half-finished mowing the yard. I try not t o 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 awhile. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me. I know, I know.... I probably look like a saint by the way I support Amy. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible and nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However guys, even if you just start using a little more tact and a little less criticism of your aging wife due to this article, I'll consider that by writing it, it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other. Good luck. Signed, Bill
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| Posted: Tue Mar 17th, 2009 03:46 am | 2nd Post |
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And then the fight started
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| Posted: Tue Mar 17th, 2009 02:14 pm | 3rd Post |
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I'll have to show my mrs. this, so she knows that what I tell her is the normal way of doing things
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18th, 2009 01:08 am | 4th Post |
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HMMMMM..............this is a joke right????? Ok.........where's the punch line???? I just don't get it???????? Nor do I belive this could be true of you UBarW.........  Jen 
____________________ http://recyclemotorcycles.com/ Previous bikes: 1980 CM400E, 1979 CB750K, 1993 Vulcan 750, 1992 Vulcan 1500, 1999 Shadow Ace 1100,1979 GL1000,2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100, 1983 GL1100 gone  Current bikes: 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600 and 1999 Honda XR200R, 1999 Triumph Sprint ST 955i |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18th, 2009 01:15 am | 5th Post |
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Come one Jen, I know you would do the dishes right away 
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18th, 2009 01:19 am | 6th Post |
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Jennifer wrote: HMMMMM..............this is a joke right????? nah, its signed "bill". that aint me...
____________________ "Thousands of reports have been received by the U.S. Government regarding Americans still in captivity in Southwest Asia. Most of the reports involve Americans in Laos, where nearly 600 Americans went missing, and none released.!" http://www.powmiaff.org/evidence.html Proud Member of the Patriot Guard Riders-Id: 79170 http://www.virtualwall.org/de/EchanisJY01b.htm http://www.spiritone.com/~sirius/pow-mia/Echanis.htm http://smartlight.rudysproducts.com/ |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18th, 2009 01:23 am | 7th Post |
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tricky wrote: Come one Jen, I know you would do the dishes right away I only do them when I have nothing left to eat off........... 
____________________ http://recyclemotorcycles.com/ Previous bikes: 1980 CM400E, 1979 CB750K, 1993 Vulcan 750, 1992 Vulcan 1500, 1999 Shadow Ace 1100,1979 GL1000,2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100, 1983 GL1100 gone Current bikes: 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600 and 1999 Honda XR200R, 1999 Triumph Sprint ST 955i |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18th, 2009 01:24 am | 8th Post |
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UBarW wrote: Jennifer wrote:I figured so......HMMMMM..............this is a joke right?????  Last edited on Wed Mar 18th, 2009 01:25 am by Jennifer ____________________ http://recyclemotorcycles.com/ Previous bikes: 1980 CM400E, 1979 CB750K, 1993 Vulcan 750, 1992 Vulcan 1500, 1999 Shadow Ace 1100,1979 GL1000,2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100, 1983 GL1100 gone Current bikes: 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600 and 1999 Honda XR200R, 1999 Triumph Sprint ST 955i |
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