How to Get Your Husband to Talk to You

Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Book!
Review: As a man, the best thing I can say about this book is that it is dead on correct about men. I have no idea if it will bring comfort to wives or even change to marriages, but at least you can trust that the information you are getting here is normal, down-to-earth common sense about men from a woman's perspective (the authors are women), and from there you can do with it what you want.

The book's audience is young wives in their 30s or late 20s, and this reflects a situation I am seeing so often in this (my) generation - both partners begin with seperate careers and consider each other equals, yet the husband and wife gradually shift towards more traditional division of labor (stay-at-home mom, bread-winning dad, blah blah) as the marriage solidifies - not out of obligation but out of choice and trust. The example stories in this book clearly show young busy mothers with healthy social lives and husbands who watch football and are busy trying to succeed at their new careers. The men are quiet and their wives are curious and caring, period. No big mysteries, just age old sexual misunderstandings.

This isn't a "marriage-in-crisis" book, but rather a manual on how to fine tune your relationship from the position of an already loving (but perhaps not perfect) marriage. It suggests understanding of men from the woman's part, and doesn't ask that men change or understand you at all. Thus this book is largely intended for you to love your husband (even more than you already do) by learning about his basic nature and enhancing your relationship with him. From there you can better communicate your needs to him, and through his naturaly desire to help you, he will strive to meet those needs. (a lot harder than it sounds, I know) The authors give God a minor yer important role in this process, and anyone with or without a spiritual leaning will find this book complimentary. The authors don't strike old fashioned "woman is her husband's servant" stances, but they aren't feminists either - they portray men as they are, and suggest you improve your marriage, not your man. So, if you are struggling to come to grips with the stereotypical weaknesses of males and perhaps your mate, this isn't the book for you.

The writing itself is very focused - chapters often lasting only 3-4 pages, and each ends with a short "recap" sentance. This method makes the book very accessable, with over a hundred chapters for you to quickly find some comfort for whatever problem is bother you. One piece of advice, it's in the book but might be overlooked or underemphasized: read the chapter titled "Don't Make Him a 'Project'" and take its lessons to heart, as the right knowledge with the wrong emphasis can backfire on you.

Rating:
Summary: There's Truth between these covers!
Review: As a man, the best thing I can say about this book is that it is dead on correct about men. I have no idea if it will bring comfort to wives or even change to marriages, but at least you can trust that the information you are getting here is normal, down-to-earth common sense about men from a woman's perspective (the authors are women), and from there you can do with it what you want.

The book's audience is young wives in their 30s or late 20s, and this reflects a situation I am seeing so often in this (my) generation - both partners begin with seperate careers and consider each other equals, yet the husband and wife gradually shift towards more traditional division of labor (stay-at-home mom, bread-winning dad, blah blah) as the marriage solidifies - not out of obligation but out of choice and trust. The example stories in this book clearly show young busy mothers with healthy social lives and husbands who watch football and are busy trying to succeed at their new careers. The men are quiet and their wives are curious and caring, period. No big mysteries, just age old sexual misunderstandings.

This isn't a "marriage-in-crisis" book, but rather a manual on how to fine tune your relationship from the position of an already loving (but perhaps not perfect) marriage. It suggests understanding of men from the woman's part, and doesn't ask that men change or understand you at all. Thus this book is largely intended for you to love your husband (even more than you already do) by learning about his basic nature and enhancing your relationship with him. From there you can better communicate your needs to him, and through his naturaly desire to help you, he will strive to meet those needs. (a lot harder than it sounds, I know) The authors give God a minor yer important role in this process, and anyone with or without a spiritual leaning will find this book complimentary. The authors don't strike old fashioned "woman is her husband's servant" stances, but they aren't feminists either - they portray men as they are, and suggest you improve your marriage, not your man. So, if you are struggling to come to grips with the stereotypical weaknesses of males and perhaps your mate, this isn't the book for you.

The writing itself is very focused - chapters often lasting only 3-4 pages, and each ends with a short "recap" sentance. This method makes the book very accessable, with over a hundred chapters for you to quickly find some comfort for whatever problem is bother you. One piece of advice, it's in the book but might be overlooked or underemphasized: read the chapter titled "Don't Make Him a 'Project'" and take its lessons to heart, as the right knowledge with the wrong emphasis can backfire on you.

Rating:
Summary: Dr. Dave
Review: For any women that want to really undersand and man, keep him happy and interested, this is the real owner's manual for men. This has all the stuff men think and feel but never communicate well to women. If you want to understand your man, read this book!

Rating:
Summary: Dr. Dave
Review: For any women that want to really undersand and man, keep him happy and interested, this is the real owner's manual for men. This has all the stuff men think and feel but never communicate well to women. If you want to understand your man, read this book!

Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Book!
Review: This is not a "fix him" type book. It explains alot of things to the wife from the husbands view point. I certainly was able to understand my husband more because of the book! I think it is a must read!