i clearly went to a different boarding school than anyone else. Secrets to a peace-filled existence: 1. Girls are always right [optionally, use s/Girls/Your mother; or s/Girls/Your wife] 2. Happy Wife, Happy Life. 3. For bonus points, liberally apply these two words to any situation: "Yes Dear." My grandfather passed down this sage advice at his 50th wedding anniversary reception: the secret was "giving in and shutting up."