[on2wheels52]

"I usually try to remain calm, not look her in the eye, and ask if there is anything I can do to help . When this strategy does not work, , I try to quietly , just disappear. Either up to the shop, or I'll go out , and mow grass, cut wood, , or mess around the yard, take a little bike ride with the kid, , ya know, give her a few hours to cool down.
I NEVER engage. Yes dear, no dear, as I backtrack, looking for my car keys, while I have my eye on the back door. I have learned that a woman poised for an argument, is more dangerous than a mad mama grizzly."

That's about my strategy (though I rarely need to use it).
No point in getting into a fight you can't win.
Jim