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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.