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Advantages: I howled with laughter in places Disadvantages: The rabid feminist in me wanted to kill!
...spotted a pristine copy of Men Are From Mars Woman Are From Venus. Alarm bells should have run inside my head about the contents of this pristine book that appeared not to have been opened. The cynic in me thought perhaps the previous owner might have decided working out how a man thought was too tiresome and had decided on a life of celibacy was more convenient. The bargain hunter in me saw an unread book for 50p and a potential Ebay sale……… ...relationships work. From the original Men Are From Mars book spawned a whole litter of books each proclaiming to make your relationship work properly and show you how! Websites flourish , his after dinner speech tours add to the already growing coffers. And yes the man apparently is a saviour to many, the relationship guru that has helped many a couple onto the road of heavenly wedded bliss. Much has been written about Dr John Grey's career prior ... more
Charity shops are a treasure trove of finds. Cast off and nestling beside a few dog eared Mills and Boons I spotted a pristine copy of Men Are From Mars Woman Are From Venus. Alarm bells should have run inside my head about the contents of this pristine book that appeared not to have been opened. The cynic in me thought perhaps the previous owner might have decided working out how a man thought was too tiresome and had decided on a life of celibacy was more convenient. The bargain hunter in me saw an unread book for 50p and a potential Ebay sale………
Dr John Grey has made a life's work and a couple of million in the process of telling us how relationships work. From the original Men Are From Mars book spawned a whole litter of books each proclaiming to make your relationship work properly and show you how! Websites flourish , his after dinner speech tours add to the already growing coffers. And yes the man apparently is a saviour to many, the relationship guru that has helped many a couple onto the road of heavenly wedded bliss. Much has been written about Dr John Grey's career prior to the explosive success of Men Are From Mars, the fact his PhD has been likened to a Cereal packet degree must irk him some what.
It was with a semi open mind and a promise I'd not smirk too much that I opened the book and began to read. It's pretty easy reading -Dr Grey often repeats things and for the skimmers he high lights his main points in bold type -you could get away with just reading the bold type and still have a clear understanding of the whole book .I found the writing style and the dear Doc's need to high light so called important things rather patronising and damn right irksome in places as I progressed throw the book. I felt my ability to glean what I needed was taken away from me that the un bold text was just waffle and of not the same importance as the bold text.. The language at times could be straight out of a Mills and Boon or a dog eared Valentines card with declarations that Love is special and we must build on it . Be prepared to be patronised big time in places.
Chapter one introduced me to the concept that Men Are From Mars and Woman are from Venus - I could have told the dear Doc Men were from Mars years ago…….The book is extremely simplistic and if not riveting reading it's easy to skim along, smirking at times which I did till the Doc went for the jugular, till I was so incensed I wanted to shove his book some place the sun don't shine. Chapter Two informed me that "to offer a man unsolicited advice is to presume that he doesn't know what to do or that he can't do it on his own" the dear Doc informs us laydees we're to stop giving advice and should our men folk decide to drive around for hours lost we're to smile and know he'll get us there in the end. Our men folk apparently need to be able to take care of us and driving in circles without asking for directions is one of their ways of doing it! I've got another idea Doctor Grey I'll wind down the window and scream I'm lost get me out of here before I'll spend hours being driven literally round the bend……..
I stopped reading the book at that juncture some 21 pages in. It incensed me, it bought the rabid feminist in me out The book was shelved for a number of months till I was wanting a good laugh and I picked it up again. With an open mind I started to read it again -well skim it would be more apt. I learnt that men are really cave dwellers - the dear Doc told me it was true men are really cave men. I'll admit this chapter did ring true in place note the word places. Woman will talk throw their problems, I think it's a genetic sisterhood thing, we will talk. If life is shit, then we'll happily tell our best mates / confidantes. I've often thought it's a shame that society doesn't allow men or all men should I say to do the same thing. Now I might be agreeing with the dear Doc at this point but I've not bought everything he's said from here on I'll have you know.
Did you know that men are like rubber bands ladies? That a man needs to be able to pull away, that they can only stretch so far before they spring back? Have you wondered why your man is playing hard to get? It's because he's a rubber band and not an infuriating moron who's playing hard to get . The dear Doc informs us that he'll be back not like a bad penny or Arnie just that he needs to be able to pull away periodically before he can become closer still. Lost? Yes I was! The Doc told us about Maggie who's beloved was being a moron in my mind, how he was being attentive one second and as remote as the last house on Everest the next. Maggie was obviously beside herself -not with fury but bewildment wondering what she'd done wrong. I wanted to scream NOTHING HE'S A MORON! The dear Doc advises the Maggie's of this world to allow our men to stretch to their full stretch and not to aim to get close during these stretching periods. I'd advise to cut the rubber band and tell him to naff off but then again I'm a cynic and I'm reading a book in an attempt to understand men better……..And failing miserably!
The Doc gave us the concept that men are like elastic band always stretching but coming back at inappropriate moments. He informs us that woman are like waves and no I'm not a blinking tsunami so stop sniggering at the back! Apparently when us laydees are loved/worshiped/adored allowed our own way and bought mega bags full of choccie and Lush goodies ( ok so the dear Doc didn't suggest buying bags of Lush goodies or mega mountains of choccie -see I told you he didn't know what he was talking about!) we are like waves, we're riding a high and then it comes crashing all around us. Now I always thought this was due to the fact men don't worship/adore buy umpteen boxes of Thornton Choccies and induce hay fever with fields of flowers delivered to our doors. Apparently not. A woman when she feels loved is at the peak of her wave and when she's not she crashed down but don't worry she'll soon pick herself up again and be on a peak of a wave again…….Now when I read this chapter I just wanted to scream it's PMT you moron! Every example he uses made me think of PMT -thankfully the dear Doc isn't a medical Doc and it's only your emotional life you've got in his hands!
With a certain cynicism after reading the chapters about different emotional needs, how to avoid an argument -and no it wasn't by just not arguing I did wonder if the dear Doc would come out with that little gem! Nothing is worse then someone who informs you they are right and blatantly refuses then to communicate with you! I commenced the chapter that was to tell me how to score with the opposite sex. This made hilarious reading as I was always under the impression that the way to a man's heart was to turn up naked with beer obviously making sure his Mother/Nan/ Great Aunt weren't in the building and that all a man had to do was beg or turn up with Lush goodies/choccie/posh alcohol . My eyes were opened by what the dear Doc suggested. No I no longer had to risk mortal embarrassment or the inclimental weather to score with men. In order to score with men I must remember never to wind down the window whilst lost and scream get me outta here. I must admire sunsets stating if we'd not got lost we'd never have seen this sunset…..Nor am I to scream slow down your doing 90 in a 30 mile an hour zone apparently you get negative points if you do. I can't but wonder if the Doc has driving and navigational issues he needs to resolve?
The Doc gives the men 101 ways to score with woman. Read it and be prepared to be patronised/irked and incensed! I was amazed actually in places did men really need to pay out good money to be told that small pressies/flowers and asking someone how they are will score points? I also wondered what century the Doc resided in when he suggest men should turn their own socks the right way so their woman can wash them. I'd have thought learning how to turn on the washing machine would have been more appropriate advice. Now don't go getting too touchy feely either the Doc recommends only 4 hugs a day but when talking to her you can occasionally touch her with your hand……..Apparently occasionally washing up works wonders as does washing cars, clearly writing out telephone messages and buying super glue……. My advice would be buy pressies lots of them inform me I don't look fat in that but if I do work out how to tell me diplomatically only my best mate is allowed to tell me I look like a fat tart in that thank you very much!
Unfortunately if you are looking for a quick fix to solve relationship difficulties then this book isn't going to cut it. I read it to find out what all the hype is. I found a book that patronised me as a woman and an adult. I found pages of overt sexism and the fact I should be a meek and mild domestic goddess who worshiped her man irked me. John Grey at times implies that the woman's roles in a relationship was second class and to be submissive - I'm sorry but sock washing isn't my way of finding inner fulfilment and I imagine millions of other woman feel the same. From a male readers point of view I did wonder if they too would find themselves heavily patronised as well. Grey implies in places that most of his male readers do not even have an inkling of how to have a successful relationship. If your looking for a quick fix to a problem I doubt you'll find it amongst the covers of this book, if you fancy a laugh and your blood pressure raising to near heart attack levels in places then this is the book for you. Should you want to try and sort out a relationship then use the money on better things. As for understanding the opposite sex I fear it's something I'll never master but it'll be fun trying! And I'll never give up my right to wind down a car window and ask for directions!
The_Nursey 07.08.2005 (07.08.2005)
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Advantages: anything that helps communication within relationships cant be a bad thing Disadvantages: too american, too "preachy"
...succeeded very well, ( “Why men don’t iron and why women cant read maps” by Pease is one which I would say has surpassed this one), but this still tends to be the book that the media churn out and quote with alarming regularity.
The concept of the book is simple – its that men and women have different needs and communicate in different ways. Therefore if you can accept your own needs and feelings, and can attempt to understand ... ...what he means is true. Men and women do think differently and do have different needs. Men tend to want to problem solve, be in control and have huge difficulty “dual processing” ( most men reject this but most women accept this as a true concept – in that men need to focus on one task before starting another, whilst women can look after the kids, cook dinner and do the ironing all at the same time). They also tend to think that ...
flupen 12.06.2001
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Advantages: EXCELLENT GUIDE TO SEX DIFFERENCES Disadvantages: NONE
...the book cleverly explains how men and women differ and carefully explores (with good humour) the 'hows' and 'whys'of male and female inate differences, from the way they differ emotionally, how they relate to the opposite sex in different ways, their communication styles, expectations in relationships - these and other key areas are explored and illustrated by the author in his very successful attempt to give his readers a valuable understanding ... ...differences that do exist between men and women and how to modify behaviour and communication strategies to be a better partner, giving practical advice on how to make improvements in everyday situations. The chapter titles themselves give a clue to the humouress way this subject is aproached and the insight this author has on typical male and female behaviour e.g.'Men go their caves and women talk' and the author devotes each chapter to different ...
whitewiner 21.10.2001
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Advantages: Good theory Disadvantages: Repeats itself
...The book reminds us that men and women behave differently in the way they approach things such as problems, relationships etc. Tell me something I don’t know I hear you say.
This book seeks to explain that difference by drawing a parallel with imaginary beings from different planets. It asks us to think if we were a being on Venus and a being from Mars arrived on our planet would we expect that being to behave in exactly the same way as ourselves? ... ...of sense.
For instance men are usually practical in their approach to a problem, whereas women tend to be more emotional. The book points out that sometimes a woman can see the answer to her problem but just needs to talk to someone about it and get sympathy for her situation. Men need to learn to do this and not to just give practical solutions, without emotional support.
Another point made by the book is that men generally need time alone or ...
SusanLesley 21.03.2001
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Advantages: gets you thinking Disadvantages: don't lead your life by a book, banal and over simplistic with no answers
...bought me a copy of Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus for my birthday a number of years ago. We were not married at the time, in fact, we weren't even dating. He bought me this book by way of explanation…. John Gray sets out in his self-help book chapter upon chapter of reasons as to why men and women behave as they do with the aim of building understanding between the sexes to enable happy and fulfilling relationships. He uses allegorical ... ...There is no doubt that men and women are different, they each go about their lives in a different way. What this book does though is to stereotype in a rather dramatic way. For example, the book states that as a woman you should be sensitive to the fact that a man needs to feel that he has come up with a solution to the problem (hunter) and thus as a woman you should present a possible solution to a man in such a way as he thinks that he has come ...
CareBear 29.06.2001 (10.07.2001)
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Advantages: Uses metaphor to explain psychological subtleties Disadvantages: Metaphor can become annoying, lots of obvious advice
...both questions – no. Nowadays, men and women share characteristics, and as such are not as different as they may have been in the past.
This book is largely aimed at men who have trouble relating to feminine issues, and to a lesser extent women who can’t relate to male issues. I was curious to know what all the fuss was about with this best-seller. I wasn’t in a relationship when I bought it, and so read with a pinch of salt, which ... ...of things women say to men that infuriate them. I would be glad of my girlfriend saying “Next time we should read the movie reviews” or “Those potato chips are too greasy, and bad for your heart”. They kind of imply interest and concern in what’s going on. Or have I got the wrong end of the stick? Maybe I should be angry when my girlfriend makes informed comments on the world. The examples of men misunderstanding women ...
peppersinclaire 05.09.2001
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Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
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John Gray
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A practical guide for improving communication within relationships, helping both sexes get what they want from love and friendship. The author encourages readers to accept the other gender's particular way of expressing love and helps men and women accept each other's emotional needs.
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