It isn't the gender that causes the comparison, it is the behavior.
Ok, point taken. But it still is insulting to the other person, whether man or woman. No one wants to be thought of as a child and I'm sure the spouse can sense when their mate is thinking such thoughts, if not outright saying it. BF was outright saying it (or at least strongly implying it with the running with scissors comment)and that's what led to that response from Corri on my thread. Some men give off that "vibe" which can be a real turn off to Some women.