Although the list of gender stereotypes that exist in the world today goes on forever, there are two in particular that seem firmly ingrained in many people's minds: 1. All women should be good cooks. 2. All men should be handy.  Here's a reality check for those who still subscribe to these decades-old stereotypes: Many women don't know how to cook, nor have they ever been interested in preparing anything other than a TV dinner. At the same time, many men -- including me -- are neither interested in nor adept at home repairs and do-it-yourself projects. And there's nothing wrong with that. Some of us have a keen sense as to the things we like to do, and those we detest. As I've stated in earlier posts, I bought a condo instead of a house for one simple reason: I loathe maintenance. I'm not good at it and, quite frankly, would rather shell out the money for someone else to do the job. I love reserving my time outside of work for things about which I...

As many of you have probably realized, I have a predominantly female readership on this blog, and what a treat that is! As a man, I love getting a female's perspective on the many topics covered on this site, from relationships and sex to personality and spending habits. I have to say -- most men aren't like me. I wish I could say there were more guys out there as passionate about human behavior as I am, but most would rather be playing sports or getting drunk. That's the truth. I've found that women are far more intuitive and in sync with their emotions. They not only understand themselves better than men do, but they are masters at dissecting the opposite sex. Men certainly have a lot to learn from them, myself included. For those of you here who are moms, I'd like to wish you a Happy Mother's Day filled with love, happiness, and endless smiles. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for your offspring! Again, whether you have kids...