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.