Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: Get Seriously Involved with the Classic Guide to Surviving the Opposite Sex - Softcover

Gray, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 000713746X ISBN 13: 9780007137466

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd/Thorsons, 2002

Synopsis

Massmarket edition with strong new cover design of the bestselling book on relationships of all time

You can’t live with them – and you can’t live without them!
First published in ‘93, this book has gone on to become one of the most famous non-fiction publications of all time.
A classic and lively book on successful communication between the sexes, many millions of readers all over the world have been able to work out what makes members of the opposite sex tick, learning to understand their verbal and non-verbal language, ultimately reaching a point of harmony where it becomes possible to live, work and love together.
· Motivate the opposite sex & get what you want!
· Avoid arguments and promote fruitful communication.
· What will really impress your mate? Score points with the opposite sex...
·Learn about the real emotional needs of the opposite sex and the behaviours associated with these needs.
· Discover the keys to keeping love alive – and staying together long term.

About this title

Review:

A classic and unique self-help book, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus tackles the perennial problems faced by couples everywhere. Gray tells an allegorical story of the Venusians and the Martians who move to Earth, having enjoyed wonderful and fulfilling relationships with one another for many years. However, as soon as they arrive on this planet, amnesia sets in! They can no longer remember that they are from different planets and all sorts of communication and emotional problems set in. Written in an unpretentious and jargon-free style, Gray's tactic of using "Venusian" and "Martian" to refer to the two genders (and he does comment that these roles are not necessarily based on sexual biology) avoids the dead-end path followed by so many people, of using sweeping statements such as: "men always..." or "women just don't understand...". Instead, he says: "Venusians are from a different planet, therefore..." or "Martians need...". This in itself is a worthwhile tactic, removing blame and shifting communication onto a new level where it is OK not to be on the same wavelength all the time and not to automatically understand all your partner's needs. His new naming strategy even manages to be amusing, in a way that many books in this area can fail to be, although the writing tends towards over-simplicity at times.

He discusses every aspect of relationships--but most importantly he does this in practical ways. For example, he lists common statements that people in relationships say to their partners, what is intended, what is actually heard. Gray goes on to suggest ways to say what you intended that are more appropriate for the Venusian or Martian audienc--he even compiles lists of translations of common male/female exchanges.

The tone of the book is always helpful, friendly and non-judgmental, kind and well-meaning, although the typical self-help strategy of repeating and summarising points results in the book seeming somewhat directionless. It is nevertheless an essential title for the bookshelf of every self-respecting self-help addict, and is a good place to start for the curious. It does also have some real gems of wisdom and new strategies. All in all, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus is a star guide to understanding the constellations of coupledom. --Alison Jardine

Review:

truth behind every man and woman... this book is written in a way so that u may transform yourself step-by-step,I found myself changed after reading each chapter. My relationship has become more loving and mature than before. thanks to the writer who has such a great mind to read human's emotions and to give such wonderful solutions. I am in a relationship since many years but there something that made a gap b/w me and my spouse but after reading this book i corrected my mistakes and told my spouse that what should he do or not do. we r very happy and satisfy new. A must read for every couple..doesn't matter you have any issue or not. --Rashmi Darbari May 4, 2013

I wish if I came across this book before may be I would saved my marriage. A brief about the author of this book - He himself is divorced but may be by the time he got married for the second time he was a completely transformed personality. He has not only helped himself but by the means of this book he has helped saved many marriages. Though this is a book of late 90's but still relevant in today's times as well. A MUST to read by each COUPLE. Honestly you will notice a change in terms of growing differences of your relationship. I am a big fan of John Gray and consider this as a gift by him to Society. PLEASE BUY IT!!! ITS WORTH THE PRICE. A MUST FOR BOTH HUSBAND AND WIFE TO READ. --JAI Oct 25, 2011

For a loving & Beautiful relationship with your partner Its such a great book for both men and women. Every Man and Woman should read this book to have loving and Beautiful relationship . --Saurabh Kokate Oct 2, 2011

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd/Thorsons
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 000713746X
• ISBN 13: 9780007137466
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384