A PMS GUIDE

Every "Hormone Hostage" knows that there are days in the month when all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his hands. This is a handy guide that should be as common as a driver's license in the wallet of every husband, boyfriend or significant other.

DANGEROUS:   "What's for dinner?"
SAFER:  "Can I help you with dinner?"
SAFEST:  "Where would you like to go for dinner?"

DANGEROUS:  "Are you wearing THAT?"
SAFER:  "Gee, you look good in brown."
SAFEST:  "Wow! Look at you!"

DANGEROUS:   "What are you so worked up about?"
SAFER:  "Could we be overreacting?"
SAFEST:  "Here's fifty dollars."

DANGEROUS:   "Should you be eating that?"
SAFER:  "You know, there are a lot of apples left."
SAFEST:  "Can I get you a glass of wine with that?"

DANGEROUS:   "What did you DO all day?"
SAFER:  "I hope you didn't overdo today."
SAFEST:  "I've always loved you in that robe."