Why Mars and Venus Collide: Improving Relationships by Understanding How Men and Women Cope Differently with Stress
Amazon.com Exclusive: Notes onWhy Mars  & Venus Collideby John GrayOver the last  fifty years, life has become more complicated. Longer working hours, intensified by grueling  commutes and more traffic, the increased cost of housing, food, and health care, rising  credit card debt, and the combined responsibilities of work and childcare in two-career  families are only a few of the sources of stress in our fast-paced modern lives. In spite of  the new technologies designed to connect us, information overload and round-the-clock  accessibility via the Internet and cell phones have reduced much of our communication to the  equivalent of text messaging. We are stretched to the limit, with little energy for our  personal lives. Despite increased independence and opportunities for success at work, we are  often left with a sense of isolation and exhaustion at home.The unprecedented levels of stress both men and women are experiencing is taking a toll  on our romantic relationships. Whether single or in committed relationships, we are often  too busy or too tired to sustain feelings of attraction, motivation, and affection. Everyday  stress drains our energy and patience and leaves us feeling too exhausted or overwhelmed to  enjoy and support each other.We are often too busy to see what is obvious. A man will give his heart and soul to make  enough money to provide for his family and return home too tired even to talk with them. A  woman will give and give to support her husband and children and then resent them for not  giving back the kind of support she thrives on giving. Under the influence of stress, men  and women forget why we do what we do.Over the last fifteen years, a new trend in relationships has emerged linked to  increasing stress. Both couples and singles believe they are too busy or too exhausted to  resolve their relationship issues, and often think their partners are either too demanding  or just too different to understand. Attempting to cope with the increasing stress of  working for a living, both men and women feel neglected at home. While some couples  experience increasing tension, others have just given up, sweeping their emotional needs  under the carpet. They may get along, but the passion is gone.Without an understanding of our different needs, men and women are adjusting their  actions and reactions to no avail. Our actions may be pointed in the wrong direction.Why  Mars and Venus Collideprovides a new understanding and a variety of techniques you will  need to counter the disruptive effects of stress and to steer a true course to a lifetime of  love.Remembering and understanding our differences are only half the battle. The other half is  about action--learning to cope more effectively with stress. This book aims to help you  discover new ways to lower your own stress and help to lower your partner’s. Whether you are  in a relationship, starting over, or single, you will discover a variety of new and  practical ways to improve your communication, uplift your mood, increase your energy,  elevate levels of attraction in your relationship, create harmony with your partner, and  enjoy a lifetime of love and romance. You will learn why communication breaks down or why  your relationships have failed in the past, and what you can do now to ensure success in the  future.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.