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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, by John Gray
HarperCollins, 1992.
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The buzz:
This popular bestseller, with its insights about
men's and women's attitudes is generally on target, and may be
helpful. Better for mild day-to-day clashes than deep emotional
problems.
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The author:
The author was at the time of publication a Ph.D. (not an M.D. or
psychiatrist) and leader of relationship seminars, based in
California.
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Topics covered
- Men like to achieve results, and be admired for their competence, to be appreciated, and accepted (in spite of flaws)
- Women like to achieve intimacy, and be loved and cherished, listened-to, and reassured.
- Men solve problems alone; women like to talk about issues because the talk itself establishes relationships.
- Women tend to generalize to make a point; men tend to be more literal-minded.
- Women have mood swings that coincide, in part, with their menstrual cycles.
- Women want a sympathetic ear as much as (or more than) a specific solution.
- How to avoid arguments by understanding what your spouse really wants.
- Communicating difficult feelings in a non-hurtful way, especially by writing them down.
- Asking for the kind of support you need.
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Side note:
Gray does not focus on or care about why people are
the way they are.
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Difficulty level:
Easy
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Key insight:
Men and women are different, and understanding
those differences can lead us to more harmonious lives.
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Read if:
There is a strong underlying core of love and
compatibility, but everyday stresses keep getting in the way.
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