okay, so we're all supposedly on the same page now? men are different from women, right? they are from mars and we women's are from venus. opposites attract. the old yin yang strikes again and again doesn't it? well alright, we're from different planets in "some" ways, and the same planet in "other" ways. the truth is i don't think anyone will ever really figure it all out, and that's probably for the best anyway, otherwise we wouldn't have so much fun driving each other completely insane so much of the time! Just think how boring it would be, anyway, it does offer some pretty good insights for the older dogs (baby boomers) if they even care anymore. And for the younger crowd gen. x, they're not listening to anyone anyway, so they may find a different reality altogether than all this constant co-dependent analyzing we've all been doing for so long now that it's enough to make us all sick. Men are still cromagnon skull crackers. Women are still sitting around the home fires with the children. It's a God thing, what else can be said about it. Genetics. The only way someone could ensure survival of the human species (at least for awhile.)Read full review
As a senior high school teacher, I have a project where the students get to pick a non-fiction book on their own and do a project on it. Over the last several years, this book has been a constant favorite: It generates discussion, the kids pass it around, some report talking to thier parents about it. To their parents! We do very little in high school to really prepare students for life or relationships beyond letting them date; this book brings up topics that they are interested in and have not thought about. It may have been written for adults, but it works better as preparation than explanation. It gives them a chance to see their relationships from a different point of view. The only problem is keeping the "discussion" between the boys and girls from getting too heated.
This book is literally the best thing you could possibly get in seeking advice & understanding between the sexes because there is such a vast difference in the way men & women think. I’m a 52 year old woman who’s been married for almost 23 years, & I encouraged my daughter to get this book because she just beginning a relationship. In my 20s, my mother had made me promise I’d read it someday, but unfortunately, I’ve waited until now. All I can say is, I can’t believe how much just a small portion has helped my understanding in why I shouldn’t get offended with typical male characteristics that we as women struggle with in a marriage. They really are from Mars! I believe it would also be extremely beneficial for a man in helping him understand that our needs are different than his. I wish I had done this long ago, as it totally bridges the communication gap & helps you to understand your partner’s needs & way of thinking. I know everyone is an individual, but there are definitely male & female characteristics that causes misunderstanding in relationships that no one can deny. The author has incredible insight & experience, with a touch of humor throughout the book, along with a very simple way of explaining the differences between the female & male way of thinking & emotional needs. Read full review
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This book provides excellent materials for couples before marriage or those who have been married for many years. I am using it with a couple now and have given them 3 assignments to each chapter. 1. What have you learned about yourself? 2. What have you learned about your spouse? 3. How can you use what you have learned? I highly recommend this book.
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This is a nice book, i would also recommend to see one more article on the same line, which describes teaching men how to be more loving, understanding and appreciative of women. It is based upon the information contained in the book "What Every Man Should Know About Women" by Les Morgenstern. "What Every Man Should Know About Women" is the first transcultural book that teaches men from anywhere in the world everything they need to know about women that is both logical and predictable. This knowledge allows any man from any culture to understand, love and appreciate any woman from any culture regardless of her age, race, religion, political persuasion, geographical location or levels of income, education or sophistication. Visit http://www.whateverymanshouldknowaboutwoman.com
Dr. John Gray begins ( Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus) with his own misunderstanding with his wife, how that misunderstanding made him realize that what they said to one another wasn’t what each of them heard. He then did the research for this book which points out that men do not hear what women mean say and women are not hearing what men mean to say. The book gives 101 ways for a man to score high with a woman and 26 ways for a woman to score high with a man. How sometimes it’s easier to write a love letter than trying to say what you feel and if you say it, how to say it. It tells how to fall in love with each other all over again. If you just know what a woman needs to hear and what she does not want to hear and what a man needs to hear and not hear. Yes, as this book points out men are from one planet and women are from another planet. I confess that I read this book only to review it but I learned a lot about the male-female relationship. Things that I never realized about what that confused look on my husbands face means and it doesn't cause me to get irritated at him. So many marriages end because people don't know how to communicate with one another. Each becomes convinced that the other doesn't care about their needs. Women feel neglected because she doesn't understand a man's need to be alone for periods of time, just to stay in touch with his goals. Men need to feel that they are appreciated for what he does and he needs to take care of things on his own schedule. Women need attention and approval, about how she looks and about what she thinks. She also needs to feel appreciated and love, with a lot more touch and kisses.Read full review
The book is for a friend, so I can not review book my self. But I have heard from friends, that book has a great insight on Men's behavior. Which should be a great help for my friend, and that is why I decided to buy the book, and buying it on e-bay allows me to buy GREAT Quality at a bargain price. I save money!!!!!!!
I bought this book because I had read it several years ago and given my copy away. Then there were times I wanted to refer to it, so started looking on eBay for it. This isn't the greatest "marriage help" book I have ever read, but I believe that there are some great concepts, especially in the communication arena that help us understand the mindset of the opposite sex better. I also learned alot from the "cave" discussions. I could see many of the mistakes I had made in dealing with my husband during his cave times. I recommend it as a good resource that may help you shake out of some less helpful responses to your spouse and give you insight into the best way to approach problems in the relationship. Sue C
Insane. That anyone would ascribe to these sexist ideas...let alone actually trying to apply them. I've listened to the tapes, read the books, became more incensed as I went along. Yes, there are differences between the sexes, but this guy doesn't come close to getting it right, and if you're a man following his advice, then you can write off having a long-term with an INTELLIGENT woman. This fool creates "escapes" and excuses for sheer bad behaviour of some men, claiming that it's innate to the male gender, and suggests that their women forgive them for it! Sure, forgive them....but expect men to GROW UP at some point! I support equal respect for men from women, and vice versa. Gray expects us to believe that a man should be able to look at other females...and suggests that its a woman's DUTY to at least provide manual or oral gratification whenever he needs it. Hey, if I catch you flirting with other women, or DEMANDING carnal favors from me rather than gently soliciting them, and you support your bad behaviour with this garbage book, I'll shove MISTER, (NOT a real Doctor)Gray's book where the sun don't shine. Mr. Gray is an over-grown child looking for a loophole for his bad manners towards the women he's offended. For those looking for a better appraisal than mine, please google The Rebuttal From Uranus, the critics there really capture the truth. (I think I'll go to my "cave" now. As a woman, I have one too, it's not just for men!) Don't Buy This Book!Read full review
This book has a lot of valuable insight for understanding the differences in men and women. If you are having problems in your marriage, or just want to understand the opposite sex, I strongly recommend this book. A marriage counselor recommended this book to me. This book has help me to understand why my husband acts the way he does. The rubber band therory is so true and was an eye-opener for me. And how women ride the waves. The book is great to keep as a reference. I highly recommend getting this book..
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