The 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 "Handy Hormone
Hostage Guide" 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?

And my personal favorite ..
DANGEROUS: What did you DO all day?
SAFER: I hope you didn't overdo today.
SAFEST: Y'know, I've always loved you in that robe.