Later, when we headed to the picnic site, he suggested we set up the mini pavillion for shade. Efficiency me said that would take too much time for the little bit of sun that would hit us. However, aware of the need for no rightness, I said that fateful phrase that husbands all over the world rejoice to hear: "Whatever you think, dear."

And I meant it. He then put up the pavilion in about five minutes, just in time to provide fabulous shade from the suddenly noncloud-covered sun. He was right. And in an amazing marital moment, I actually said to him, "You were right, honey, thanks." Fabulously, I didn't fall faint, the Earth continued to orbit, and time marched on.

Just for fun, I encourage you to not try to be right all of the time. In fact, I invite you to use phrases with your husband, children and co-workers like, "Is that right?" "Hmm, that could be" and my personal favorite, "That's a great idea," even if I had that same idea for the past 15 years and shared it with that person every single day of my life.

This week, just when you think you've got them cornered, know the score or have it in the bag, pause. Consider someone else's opinion, entertain your husband's crazy solution, allow your children to feel they have trumped you in all knowledge of the world. It is just as powerful a feeling to know you were almost right, could have been right, and to eat your humble pie in peace.

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