Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex

by John Gray

Men mistakenly expect women to think, communicate, and react the way men do; women mistakenly expect men to feel, communicate, and respond the way women do. We have forgotten that men and women are supposed to be different.

However, if he truly does need help, then it is a sign of wisdom to get it. In this case, he will find someone he respects and then talk about his problem. Talking about a problem on Mars is an invitation for advice.

Tom learned the wisdom of listening without offering solutions while Mary learned the wisdom of letting go and accepting without offering unsolicited advice or criticism.

Men are motivated and empowered when they feel needed…. Women are motivated and empowered when they feel cherished.

To become motivated again he needs to feel appreciated, trusted, and accepted.

They were tired of giving so much all the time. They resented always feeling responsible for one another. They wanted to relax and just be taken care of for a while.