[.ca] Why Mars and Venus Collide: Improving Relationships by ... (ISBN 0061242969)

There aren't many people who wouldn't benefit from this book:
Dr. John Gray explains it perfectly. Even the most "in love" couples have "collided" from time to time. And not necessarily because they are mismatched or don't care about one another -- it's because they misunderstand the way the other person "ticks"! Reading this book was extremely eye opening. Dr. Gray explains the reasoning behind why the guy needs to "block out the world" after a stressful day, and why the girl needs to have someone who will listen to her concerns. The reason why we cope differently with stress is because we are hardwired so differently! Dr. Gray discusses so well the difference in our brain structure and hormones, and how this causes us to require different "activities" to lower our stress levels. Men need an increase in testosterone, and women need to boost their oxytocin levels. Dr. Gray's profound insight into how oxytocin affects a woman is so inspiring. It is the explanation behind so much of who we are as women! We've heard that oxytocin is the cuddle hormone, and there's the injections and the sprays...but have you ever heard that spending time with friends, going for a walk, or going shopping will increase your oxytocin levels? So, as much as Bob NEEDS to go golfing, Susie NEEDS to have a lunch date with her girlfriends! It's all in the book! Men and women who read "Why Mars and Venus Collide" will acquire great insight into themselves as well as their partner. I recommend this book to every heterosexual person either planning to be in a relationship, or who is already in one--even if you've been together for 30 years! Understanding where your partner is coming from (instead of jumping to conclusions, or being annoyed) will save you from a lot of hurt and frustration.