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Wally's guide for married men
Subject: WALLY'S GUIDE
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>>> WALLY'S GUIDE FOR MARRIED MEN
>>>
>>> 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,
>>> aging woman.
>>>
>>> My name is Wally. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my
>>> wife, Kim. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Kim
>>> 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 and watch the lingerie show, so eating out is not a
>>> reasonable solution. 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.
>>>
>>> I think 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,
>>> right? 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 Kim. 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,
>>>
>>> Wally
>>>
>>> EDITOR'S NOTE:
>>>
>>> Wally died suddenly on May 27 of a perforated rectum. The police report
>>> says he was found with a Callaway 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 Kim was arrested and
>>> charged with Wally's demise. The all-woman jury took only 15 minutes to
>>> find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Wally somehow, without
>>> looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
Subject: WALLY'S GUIDE
>
>>> WALLY'S GUIDE FOR MARRIED MEN
>>>
>>> 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,
>>> aging woman.
>>>
>>> My name is Wally. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my
>>> wife, Kim. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Kim
>>> 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 and watch the lingerie show, so eating out is not a
>>> reasonable solution. 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.
>>>
>>> I think 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,
>>> right? 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 Kim. 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,
>>>
>>> Wally
>>>
>>> EDITOR'S NOTE:
>>>
>>> Wally died suddenly on May 27 of a perforated rectum. The police report
>>> says he was found with a Callaway 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 Kim was arrested and
>>> charged with Wally's demise. The all-woman jury took only 15 minutes to
>>> find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Wally somehow, without
>>> looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.
when he does something for me....I just want to do something more for him...like start his truck in the morning when it is cold...it is always the little things that mean so much...like finding out he has turned on the electric blanket on my side...or he pours my cup of coffee in the morning...or those wonderful massages he gives me all the time...so sweet!!! He's a keeper for sure.
Fortunately though, there are some out there with morals, integrity and respect, and it sounds like you found one for yourself.... 
...Wally needed killin!
Just kidding, its actualy our 18th aniversary today & Im being REAL nice although I dont have to cuz I dont play golf. 
) We need to learn to do it ourselves rather than depend on someone else..sure is alot cheaper than hiring someone else to do it. When i do a job for someone, the ladies of the house follow me around like little puppy dogs, cuz they wanna learn to be independant in that way, and i'm more than happy to teach them. I've done everything from replace windows to build my 70 foot back porch. Wished yall could come sit on with me. Txtee, Cyn, Lisa.
