The Man's Guide to Women
Scientifically Proven Secrets from the "Love Lab" About What Women Really Want
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A great "philosopher" once said, "Trying to understand women is like trying to smell the color nine." But the fact is, men can understand women to their great benefit. All they need is the right teacher. And, arguably, there is no better teacher than John Gottman, PhD, a world-renowned relationships researcher and author of the best-selling 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work.
His new book, written with wife Julie Gottman, a clinical psychologist; Doug Abrams; and Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD, is based on 40 years of scientific study, much of it gleaned from the Gottmans' popular couples' workshops and the "love lab" at the University of Washington. It's written primarily for men because new research suggests that it is the man in a relationship who wields the most influence to make it great or screw it up beyond repair.
The Man's Guide to Women offers the science-based answers to the question: What do women really want in men? The book explains the hallmarks of manhood that most women find attractive and helps men hone those skills to be the men women desire.
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©2016 John Gottman, PhD, Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, Douglas Abrams, and Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD (P)2015 Audible, Inc.You may also enjoy...
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From the Hardcover edition.
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- Taylor
- 2024-12-15
This book will save every relationship!!!!
Unless you’re with someone who doesn’t want to believe the facts and the decades of research done by the Gottmans, I can’t imagine this book doing anything but making unhappy unions into happy ones again! As long as your partner has the ability to self reflect (I believe there’s even potential if your partner has narcissistic traits or personality disorder, so long as they’re not too high on the spectrum). I’d recommend everyone have the men in their lives listen to/read this book (and I would recommend the women listen as well!) before throwing in the towel!
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- Angel Gabe
- 2020-07-07
Essential reading for all young men,
Preferably before he gets married, a young man should have this as required study. This would significantly improve men's mental health nationwide
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- angela maclean
- 2018-09-13
Insightful!
I really enjoyed this book. It contains information that is very practical and easy to apply to everyday life... although I see the hand of a Creator in the evidence of studying life. #Audible1
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- Martin
- 2022-04-20
Good for all men
Regardless of how successful you are with women, there were some interesting takes and reminders.
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- Laverne Pankratz
- 2018-03-04
Real Life
I wish I had this book 35 years ago. Life with my wife may have been happier. Real Life applications for a long happy married life of understanding and trust.
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- Jerome Desroches
- 2019-06-07
Amazingly eye opening!!!
This is a book that Men, Women and even Teenagers should read.
Concepts are explained in a readily and easy way to understand the major subjects related to the differences between needs of the too Sexes and their expectations for a successful relationships in life.
Thank you.
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- Kaj
- 2020-01-30
very helpful
I have read a number of books by John Gottman and the folks he works with. They have been pillars of success in the happiness of living my life
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- karen
- 2020-10-06
Love,love, love
A must read/listen to for every man and woman, whether you are married, dating, single or thinking about relationship....it’s a must!!! I love the Gottman Institute everything!!!!!
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- Jesse Pals
- 2022-02-05
A GREAT RESOURCE FOR COUPLES
“The Man’s Guide to Women” is a well written, practical, thought provoking read that seeks to inspire and empower men to generously love their wives.
I highly recommend this winsome guide!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-01-19
Great book
I enjoyed the book. I described what I learned from this book to my female friends. They said that these lessons were spot on! I also liked the examples and stories they provided. I am going to listen to this book again.
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