The Best Time to Have a Serious Talk With Your Husband Is 8:15 P.M.

It’s amazing how much power you have over a man just by giving him food.

A new survey found the best time to get your husband to have a serious talk is . . . 8:15 P.M., right when he’s started eating dinner. About half of men say that’s when they’re most ready and willing to listen.

The next best time is during a long drive. The third best time is in front of your parents, because it’s harder for him to say “no” in front of his in-laws. Although that’s a pretty underhanded move . . . are you really going to get honest answers that way?

The worst times to try to have a serious talk are: When he’s playing video games . . . when he’s watching sports . . . and when he’s watching TV or a movie.

And finally, the worst way to get him into the conversation is by saying, “We need to talk.” 80% of men say that phrase scares them so much, they’ll do anything to avoid hearing what comes next.