A love-ly day

Today being the day for love and romance, I have to say that I know at least 10 couples who have been together, lovingly and happily, since they got married and I am proud of them.

- JULLIE Y. DAZA

But if we have to start somewhere, I'd have to say that it's thanks to the wives, the Mrs. side of the equation, they who are patient, soft-spoken and not the type to pick a fight or raise a voice, who have won the day after a row, an argument or disagreement. If there's a secret to their strategy, it's that they know when to pull their punches. As far as experience speaks -- not necessarily my own -- marital spats begin and end with loud words meant to hurt eardrums and heartstrings, and it's a forgiving wife, even when she's to blame, who saves the day.