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

"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 noticeable to the man, he should try to show understanding."

After all, he’s no spring chicken either.

Take the case of Roger and Mabel. One day, Roger came home from work and nearly tripped over a laundry basket in the hallway. He walked into the kitchen to find a stack of dishes that could rival the Leaning Tower of Pisa and a cat wearing a spaghetti noodle as a necklace.

Trying to be subtle, Roger cleared his throat and said, “Mabel, sweetheart… I’ve noticed the house hasn’t quite been itself lately.”

Mabel, without looking up from her book, replied, “Oh, I know, honey. I gave the house a break this week. It’s on vacation.”

“But the dishes!” Roger exclaimed.

“They’re in therapy,” Mabel responded calmly. “They’ve been under a lot of pressure lately—sauces, soups, you name it.”

Roger scratched his head. “And the laundry?”

“It’s rebelling. I told it I believe in freedom of expression. It expressed itself all over the hallway.”

Roger blinked. “And the cat?”

“He’s embracing pasta-based fashion. We don’t judge in this house.”

Roger slowly backed out of the kitchen. That night, he vacuumed the living room, did the dishes, folded laundry, and gave the cat a bath. The next morning, Mabel smiled sweetly and handed him a fresh cup of coffee.

He raised an eyebrow. “What’s this for?”

She winked. “Welcome to the team, Roger. Housekeeping gets better with experience.”

And from that day forward, Roger learned that the secret to a happy marriage was not just understanding... it was dish soap, teamwork, and knowing when to say, “Yes, dear.”