4 Stereotypes Women Believe About Men

What are some stereotypes that women propagate about men in an attempt to understand the enigma of the opposite sex?

Let's have a look:

• Men need to be in control. Some men like to be in control, some women like to be in control. Some men are dominant, some women are dominant. Some men are aggressive, some women are aggressive. Some men prefer being a follower to being a leader, and some women prefer being a leader to being a follower. You get the point by now: there are plenty of men who like to be in control, but it's not a defining characteristic of every member of the male population. It's ok to break with tradition. Women: don't be afraid to approach a man and get his number. Men: don't be afraid to let that woman take you out on a date.

• Men only want sex. Sex is great - period. It has nothing to do with whether you're a man or a woman. Men who want sex seek out sex, and men who want something more seek out relationships. Modern society seems to teach men that their manhood is defined by wanting to get laid as much as possible, while criticizing women for wanting the same thing. We will all be much happier - and much more sexually satisfied - when we learn to abandon our limiting preconceived notions about sex and desire.

• Men are focused on physical attractiveness. This goes hand in hand with the idea that men only want sex. Of course men appreciate beautiful women - and what woman doesn't appreciate a handsome man? Humans are hardwired to seek out mates that they find attractive, but physical attraction is only one piece of the puzzle - for both men and women - when it comes to finding a suitable partner for a long-term relationship.

• Men are afraid of commitment. assumptions about settling down are among the most widespread, and most dangerous, of the sex-based stereotypes. Whereas men believe that women want nothing more than to settle down, women are taught to believe that men fear nothing quite like they fear commitment. Commitment is scary - it requires unbelievably high levels of maturity and confidence, as well as the courage to face the idea that you've found your match and your life will never be the same again. Who wouldn't be at least a little bit nervous about that? Commitment is nerve-wracking regardless of gender.

The exhilarating mysteries of the opposite sex will always be a catalyst for romantic and sexual intrigue, but relying on stereotypes to explain the behaviors of others will always do more harm than good. Remember that stereotypes are dismissive and shallow clichés, not truths, and that making assumptions is never the answer. After all, to assume - as my father always says - makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me."