Men—pay attention. This is what women really mean when they say

Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

Five minutes: If she is getting dressed, this is half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you’ve been given 5 more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means “something” and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with “nothing” usually end in “fine.”

Go ahead: This is a dare, not permission. DON’T DO IT!

Loud sigh: Although not actually a word, the loud sigh is often misunderstood by men. A “loud sigh” means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over “nothing.”

That’s okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That’s okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

Thanks: This is the least used of all words in the female vocabulary. If a woman is thanking you, do not question it; just say you’re welcome and back out of the room slowly.