Monday, March 8, 2010

Chocolate cures everything?

Listen up, boys. I know how you can be a better listener and more passionate lover.

Repeat after me: H-E-R-S-H-E-Y.

Yes, as in a Hershey chocolate bar. Got it?

Chocolate might not solve the world's relationship problems, but it sure does come close. Well, at least if you believe this list of relationship tips from Dr. Oz, courtesy of Esquire.

The final item on the list? Give her chocolate. Apparently there are biological reasons behind this, as well as one simple conclusion: "Women love chocolate."

But I'll speak on behalf of my entire gender and say women aren't entirely sold on the idea.

Chocolate as a Valentine's Day extra? Sure. A stocking stuffer? No problem.

However, I don't know if a guy can get away with giving chocolate alone as a special-occasion gift.

For starters, there's the unfortunate fact that many of us believe chocolate makes us fat. We often end up eating a piece or two to appease you, and then running an extra mile on the treadmill the next day.

But more importantly, I disagree with the fact that chocolate is always romantic. It doesn't require much personalization and can have an extremely limited lifespan.

Weigh in, ladies: When it comes to romantic gestures, where does chocolate stand in your hierarchy of gifts?