Yes thank God, I think I mastered how to handle and get round PMT that women have to suffer from and as a result place extra emotional demands on their boyfriends, partners, spouses, loved ones, and any other categories you can think of.  Wednesday night, I had to use much self control and humour.  Yes I did answer back with witticisms, but whilst arguing during the ironing, I made a point about how we do this every month.  I saw a smirk which she tried to betray, I caught it and moved in with a smile and encouraged her to laugh saying that i caught her.  Then she started throwing socks at me so I just picked them up and gave her a hug.  All was much better.  I hope I can repeat the trick, next month.