What Women Want Men to Know

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Summary: My husband gets it now.
Review: After 24 years and 11 months of marriage, I'd had enough. I'd tried everything to explain how I felt to my husband. He just didn't get it.

In desperation I bought the book, mostly to see if I could learn anything about how to explain to him. I never expected him to actually read the book with me.

After reading a couple of passages from the book to him, he agreed to read the book together. The passages from the book sounded so much like us.

Next week instead of an appointment with a divorce lawyer, we have reservations at a elegant restaurant, for a romantic dinner on our 25th anniversary.

I always knew if I could explain what romance, seduction, connecting, and quality time together meant he would do it. I just couldn't get him to understand. The last councilor we saw told me that if he didn't get it after 24 years, he'd never get it.

HE GOT IT.

Not only does he get it, I understand more about myself now. Everyone, both men and women should read this book.

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Summary: This guys opinion is that it was written for women
Review: I can sum up the book like this:
Women want men to know that they should 1) stop doing the things that annoy women and 2) stop complaining about and learn to love the things women do that annoy us men (after all, she only does them because she loves you and you wouldn't really want her any other way).

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Summary: An enlightening book
Review: I'm actually perhaps a strange person to be writing a review for this book. I'm only an 18 year old male and have never been in a serious romantic relationship. But, that's why I read this book. I picked it up hoping to get some tips for my future relationships. Obviously, it's hard for me to judge this book well as I haven't experienced the majority of what De Angelis is talking about, but after reading the book, I feel like I understand what women want better.

The book addresses many issues concerning being a better lover both outside and inside the bedroom. I would say this book is perhaps slightly more directed towards women, but I think this book could be very helpful to men who want to have better relationships with the women in their lives. De Angelis offers very specific ways guys can improve their romantic relationships. I really liked the way in which De Angelis attempts to help men without putting them down. She does that well. I'm sure there are many guys who might feel too much pride or reluctance to read this book, but I think if you really approach it with an open mind and try to see things from a woman's point of view, you really can understand women better. I'm sure the thought of understanding women better appeals to many guys.

So, pick up this book if you want to work on your relationships. It's informative and easy to read.

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Summary: Amen! I'm sending a copy to my boyfriend!
Review: Wow, if my female friends and I came with an instruction manual, Barbara DeAngelis' "What Women Want Men to Know" would be it! I frequently found myself nodding in agreement. I'm so impressed, I'm sending a copy to my boyfriend post-haste!

Barbara doesn't blame men for the difficulties in male-female relationships, but she does acknowledge that men and women tend to think and behave differently, causing misunderstandings (which she explicitly describes). This perceptive and entertaining book is aimed at the male reader to help him understand us women and alter his communications and behavior a bit if he wants a better relationship with us.

Barbara astutely explains and gives examples of common male communication and behavior patterns, how they affect us women, and simple things a guy can do to improve his relationship with his partner while still being true to himself. For example, there's the typical situation of the woman wanting to discuss something with the man, but the man withdrawing and avoiding her. Instead of immediately withdrawing, Barbara suggests men practice the "three R's-1. Recognize her desire to communicate with you. 2. Respond in some way. 3. Reschedule." Thus, the man will still get to discuss the situation at a time convenient to him, but this way he's acknowledging and respecting his partner. The 3 R's and all the specific actions women would like men to take are written in gray boxes so the guy (hopefully) won't miss it!

I found nuggets of wisdom in each of the book's three sections: (part 1) What women want men to know about us, (2) What women want men to know about love, intimacy and communication, and (3) What women want men to know about sex. I especially liked the "seven myths men believe about women and why they are absolutely wrong" in part 1, and "the top ten male communications habits that drive women crazy" in part 2.

I recommend this book for:
· Women who feel misunderstood in their relationships to pass on to their partner.
· Men who would like to understand women better and/or become better lovers.
· Any couple going through typical "male/female stuff": Such as woman wants to spend more time with the man, but the man thinks we're being needy and insecure, or the man casually makes and forgets a promise, but can't understand why the woman is so bent out of shape about it.