I got to the barber, got a manicure & a pedicure, scrubbed clean in the shower from head to toe, toweled dry, put on a neck-tie I knew she liked (nothing else, just a neck-tie), found her in the kitchen, wrapped my arms around her, and whispered in her ear: "It's Friday."
That was pretty much the end of that relationship.
Next time I'll try a different tie? Sear
Well Sear, I can only offer some "weak advice".
One, Going to the barber, when you get to an age where "Hair is difficult to find" so don't waste your time. Two, being able to "reach your feet" in the shower, is a major plus, but don't risk it in case you fall over. Three, parading your self with just a neck tie, could cause your beloved to ring the Animal welfare people. And finally three, whispering "it's Friday" starts her memory's coming to fore, and then she remembers how things once were, and then what they are today, is IMHO total loser. Much better to just say " my love why did you hitch up to an old and near done person", that in my experience bring forth sympathy, and she will "pamper" to your needs. Plus, being hard of hearing gives you an advantage in that you can ask, for a repeat of the question, which gives you a little more time to come up with a better reply.