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My wife is taking a leadership development course. As part of tonight’s homework, she was to seek the advice of a trusted friend. She needed to identify areas of her life where she lacked consistency; in other words, where she “talks the talk but doesn’t walk the walk.”

For some twisted reason, she turned to me, her husband, for this advice. If you have ever been asked the question, “Honey, does this make me look fat?” you will understand my sudden urge to bolt for the horizon.

I’m not sure how I managed it, but I came up with advice that was honest and diplomatic at the same time (a first for me). Not only did she accept my answer, but she gave me a little kiss for my trouble. I’m not telling you what I said. It’s my death-defying experience — go find your own.

If my son ever asks me for advice on marriage, I will strongly suggest that he lobby for a Fifth Amendment clause.