“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 this becomes apparent, try not to yell at them
Some are oversensitive, and there’s nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Rob
Let me relate how I handled this situation with my wife, Carol
When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Carol 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 Grill at the golf club, so eating out is not an option for us in the evening
I’m ready for some home-cooked food when I walk through 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 guys, 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 would help her figure
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 lawn
I tried not to make a scene
I’m a fair man.
I told her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, and just relax for a while
And, as long as she is making one for herself, she might as well make one for me too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Carol
I’m not saying that showing this much patience & consideration is easy
Many men would find it difficult if not 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 ageing wife as a result of reading this article ...