Men in aprons

I recently realized that in the majority of married couples I know, the man is responsible for making dinner most nights.

Weird, huh?

Sure, sometimes the setup is a result of scheduling constraints. But in most cases, the guy has made a conscious choice to be the cook in the relationship.

For men, food has become not only a vehicle for seduction, but a permanent -- and welcome -- relationship responsibility.

Last year, the term "gastrosexual" made waves on the dating scene. It refers to men who "consider cooking more a hobby than a household chore and use their kitchen prowess to impress friends and prospective partners," one article notes.

I love a man who can grill me a good steak. Add a savory plate of pasta to the mix and I'm yours forever.

But some women take issue with a man who wants to be the primary provider in the kitchen. Most of our mothers were raised to be a family's sole cook, and taught us to expect to inherit that role.

Having a man who wants to make us dinner can be a relief, but under the wrong circumstances it can also lead to a control struggle.

Give me your thoughts on a man who can cook -- you know, beyond the realm of frozen pizzas.