1.You are walking to your boyfriend/girlfriend's house. There are two roads to get there. One is a straight path which takes you there quickly, but is very plain and boring. The other is curvy and full of wonderful sights on the way, but takes quite a while to reach your loved one's house.
Whatever you do, don't apologize just to make things easier. Never, ever go with the "Yes, dear" approach. Although it will earn you short-term relief from a stressful situation, it is dishonest and it does not accurately describe how you feel.