25 years AND Bill just gave you some really amazing advice there Ral.
You are going to get caught off guard...unless you plan ahead. Having an idea of what to do or say IF something happens is always a good plan. The trick is not saying those things unless you have too.
I would practice in the shower. If she says this, then I will say this...and kind of roleplay it out.
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK