Heh, most men don’t stereotype women; there is little need to stereotype the norm. Most men will try to go with the flow, nod a “yes dear, no dear, I’m sorry dear” when appropriate and stay out of trouble. It doesn’t take long to realize that doing your best might never be enough so you continue to try because you love her and hope for the best. The guys who don’t figure this out quickly are doomed to a life of misery because they haven’t learned that even if you are right about something it is wrong for you to say so and arguing your point is a losing proposition; know when to shut up and nod a yes dear. More often than not the argument is heavily based on feelings and emotions rather than logic or the willingness to argue on the basis of the logic so trying to take this approach only digs a deeper hole. That said, I have been fortunate. My wife of 39 years has shown some of those traits but more often than not she is reasonable and open to compromise and logic, even on petty things (and most issues are petty) like who controls the remote.
OK, flameproof suit on.
LOL - well I’m not there yet, almost in a relationship but too independent to carry through right now. But your post is interesting from a guy’s point of view. Funny how we have the same perception.