The right things to say when...(SHOW THIS TO YOUR MAN)

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* Sooner or later, your girl's going to say something that throws you off guard. Unless you like the taste of your foot in your mouth, you'll want to have these responses at the ready.

SHE SAYS: "Do I look fat in this?" YOU SAY: "Not at all. Your boobs look great in that dress."

Ah, the mack daddy of trick questions. Obviously, you'd be a fool to say "Actually, yes." But issuing a pat "No" sounds like you're just trying to shut her up. Instead, "give a specific compliment that shows you pay attention to her body but only notice her good parts," suggests New York City psychotherapist JoAnn Magdoff, PhD.

"Focusing on a sexy trait deflects from her perceived problem area."

SHE SAYS: "You don't have to go if you don't want to."

YOU SAY: "Well, I want to because it's important to you."