I'd like to ad my two cents worth, if I might. Although there is some genetic predisposition in the male/female species.....I would like to remind those on the other side fo the aisle that.....all men are not knuckle draggers with stinky feet! In my profession, as a probation offficer, I work with men and women with very strong personalities. You almost have to be predisposed to that type of person to just deal with our "clients". I find, that the spouses of my female co-workers, tend to be rather passive and easy going. They certainly do compliment their wives, as do the wives of the male probation officers. That is a general statement, but it does hold some validity overall. I know that I am a strong individual who is opinionated and not afraid to be decisive and take control (trying hard not to be controlling)! But, I also enjoy art fairs, shopping, and gardening! I do all my own shopping for clothes, and have assisted my wife in her wardrobe. I planned the landscaping for our yard, and did most of the interior design in our home. Again, a rabid sports fan, but not afraid to wash a load of clothes or do the grocery shopping. I think the whole male/female thing is just more complex than some think.