10 Things I Learned About Men by Raising One

Cole is my second born and my only son. In the beginning we were simpatico, but the boy is becoming a man and now, at 14, we don't see eye-to-eye like we once did. We squabble a bit more as he struggles for independence, and he and his father, who used to struggle to find common ground, now bond over things I couldn't care any less about. In watching those changes, some more subtle than others. So I'm on a mission to share with the world the 10 things I learned about men by raising one. - By Rene Syler

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  1. They're affectionate when they want to be
  2. They can be quite creative
  3. They tend not to hold grudges
  4. They want to protect
  5. The way to their hearts is through their stomachs
  6. They can sleep anywhere
  7. Food: They like it simple ...
  8. They're not big at reading maps
  9. They dress for comfort
  10. They are men of few words