Men are from Mars. Women are from Venus - John Gray

The popular book about relationships

Psychologist and marriage counselor John Gray uses the image of men and women as beings from different planets to illustrate key differences between the sexes. He describes, among other things, how men often come up with solutions and can overlook feelings when women are really seeking understanding. Women, on the other hand, often offer good advice unsolicited, even when men prefer to deal with problems themselves. Men tend to withdraw when faced with challenges, while women need to talk about them.

This communication gap easily creates misunderstandings, as men and women speak vastly different "languages": Men want to feel needed, while women need to feel loved.

John Gray shows how both partners often give love in the way they want to receive it. He presents practical advice for bridging communication gaps and addressing the different emotional needs in a relationship. Gray also explains why conflict can flare up just when love is at its greatest.