Dear CO,

Sometimes we say things that we can't possibly take back. Sometimes what we say was well meant, but came out wrong. I know I've told this elsewhere on the 'Cat, but it fits so well here:

One evening as my then wife was getting dressed to go out she asked the age old questions as to how she looked in that dress. I issued some sort of placating remark; but she insistently continued to berate her appearance. I again attempted to utter assurances; but to no avail. Finally, in frustration I blurted, "Honey, if I had wanted to marry a beautiful woman, I would have!" I meant it in the best possible way...