cover image The Man’s Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the “Love Lab” About What Women Really<em> </em>Want

The Man’s Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the “Love Lab” About What Women Really Want

John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Douglas Abrams, and Rachel Carlton Abrams. Rodale, $22.99 (224p) ISBN 978-1-62336-184-6

The authors explore the differences between men’s and women’s brain physiology and emotions in this guide to helping men meaningfully connect with their female partners. Taking the tack that men are completely unaware of how women view the world, the authors seek to enlighten them while explaining how to date, romance, make love, and live with women. Topics explored include getting through the minefield of “does this make me look fat?” (hint: the answer is always no) and, in the longer term, what happens when children arrive. Also included at the end of each chapter are behavioral self-checks entitled “Cheat Sheet for Heroes.” This should be required reading for men who are both baffled by and interested in women. 25 b&w illus. (Feb.)