It’s Important for Men to Remember
It’s important for men to remember that as women grow older, household chores may take a little longer than they used to.
When that happens, patience is key — because no man wants an overstressed wife.
My name’s Tom, and I’d like to share how I handle this with my wife, Linda.
When I retired a few years back, Linda had to take on a full-time job in addition to her part-time one — you know, just to help with expenses and keep our health insurance.
Soon after, I noticed she was starting to slow down.
When I come home from the golf course, she usually arrives from work around the same time.
Even though she knows how hungry I am, she often says she needs to “rest for a few minutes” before making dinner.
Now, I don’t complain.
I’m understanding.
I always tell her: “Take your time, honey — just wake me up when dinner’s ready.”
After all, I’ve already eaten a big lunch at the club. Eating out twice in one day would be wasteful.
In the old days, Linda used to clear the table and do the dishes right after dinner.
Lately, though, they sometimes sit there for hours.
But I don’t get angry.
I gently remind her — several times — that the dishes won’t clean themselves.
I know she appreciates those reminders, because she eventually gets to them before bed.
Bills are another sore spot.
Linda complains she doesn’t have time to pay them during her lunch break.
But hey, we vowed “for better or worse,” right?
So I offer my best advice: spread it out over a few days.
And I assure her that skipping lunch every now and then won’t hurt —
if you know what I mean.
She’s also been getting tired more easily with yard work.
Just last week, she stopped halfway through mowing the lawn.
I didn’t make a fuss.
I told her to take a break, pour herself a cold glass of lemonade,
and — since she was making one — bring me one too.
I know, I know.
I probably sound like a saint.
Patience like mine isn’t easy to find these days.
But if my story helps even one man become more understanding toward his wife,
then it’s worth sharing.
After all, marriage is about helping each other.
Editor’s Note
Tom passed away unexpectedly on July 23rd, in what police described as a “freak household accident.”
He was discovered with a 50-inch titanium golf club lodged in a very unfortunate place —
only five inches of grip still visible.
A nearby sledgehammer suggested it had been “gently encouraged” into position.
His wife, Linda, was taken into custody but later acquitted by an all-female jury.
Her defense?
“He must’ve accidentally sat on it… without looking.”
