Making Sense of the Men in Your Life: What Makes Them Tick, What Ticks You Off, and How to Live in Harmony

by Kevin Leman

What really goes on in a man's mind? How does he perceive the world, and how does that perception differ from a woman's view of reality? And how can knowing what a husband, son, father, or male colleague is really like help a woman succeed in her relationships with the male half of the species? Dr. Kevin Leman gives women an up-close and personal look at how the "other half" thinks, feels, and behaves. Topics include: understanding the male sex drive,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0840734948
• ISBN13: 9780840734945
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

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Incredibly realistic and helpful

I read this book to get a better idea of what makes men tick, since I was getting married and was raised in a primarily female family. This book is full of true and helpful information. This book has helped to give me a fulfilling and satisfying marriage. By giving my husband the sex, attention, affection, playfulness, respect, and honest praise that he yearns for, he's given me everything I need and more! As to the comment the other reviewer made about your husband having two hands of his own... yes, he does, and if you give him a break now and again, maybe he'll use them on you as a completely unselfish treat. If you read any of his other books, you'll notice that he has a sense of humor and great respect, admiration, and love for his wife... there is no disrespect in his jokes. And the part at the ballgame with Moonhead? I love the idea of my husband recognizing that lusting after another woman is cheating and the idea of him having a friend he can admit it to and be held accountable by.

In Reality, This is a Great Book...and We Live in Reality

I can't say enough about this book. I am almost finished after having it only 3 days. I am a Christian, and found this book a great guideline on how to deal with issues with my husband. I felt like my husband and I were having the same fight over and over again, with no positive outcome. With Dr. Leman's help, I now see my husband's perspective with deeper insight. I don't understand some of the previous reviewers. If you already think you know the answers to your problems, why are seeking help from Dr. Leman's book? I think some of the comments were based on stubborn ideas, ideas that didn't want to change. If you are wanting someone to validate your thoughts and be "on your side", do not read this book. This book is to help give you your husband's, father's, and son's perspective...not your own. Anyone seeking some help (with humor), this book will benefit you. Kudos, Dr. Leman! Again, a job well done.

The Way Men Are

As a pastor who counsels many couples, I have found this book useful to help women face the realities about the male of the species. I have seen marriages rejuvinated in certain instances. Although the author could have been more tactful, he brings home the real facts of life about men and particularly the importance of frequent sex for men. True, not all men fit Leman's mold, but most do. Of course, men will not always admit to being as Leman describes becasue they fear their wives will reject them. The genders have to learn to accept one another even if they really cannot understand one another. This is not a cure all for all marriage problems, but it will help enhance many marriages. If nothing else, women will read a real-life explanation as to how most men work. Whether they believe it or not is another issue.

Most Helpful Book Ever Read

I just can't believe I made it through so much of life without reading this book. It has made such a difference in my life that I've ordered an additional 7 copies. One for each of the women in my family! May God bless Kevin for sharing this information and understanding and may He bless everyone that reads it with new love for the strange people He created - MEN!!

Christian version of Mars and Venus

Loved this book. My wife saw the author on a christian talk show and the author sold her. He was very funny and serious at the same time. She ordered it but I also read it.We both loved the book for different reasons. She loved it because it helped her to understand some of the things about me that she did not learn about men due to an absence father. However, I learned somethings about loving and being married to a woman who had an absent father. Dr. Leman had us both laughing about ourselves because he shares both sides. It helped us both understand each other in a different light and why we are so different yet that it's possible to live in the same house. We read Mars and Venus and this would be similar only with a christian twist. It's a must read. Our favorite part was when Dr.Lehman asked his wife if she wanted to know how to make a "Happy Husband" you will have to read the book to find out her answer. My wife and I refer to this point often it is a good tension breaker if nothing but a laugh. It has great points and advice even for single and divorced women. It is worth reading.