Why Men Won't Commit: Getting What You Both Want Without Playing Games

by George Weinberg

Book Overview

A provocative book that explains why men are so afraid of commitment -- and what women can do about it.
Why is it so hard for a man to say I love you? Why is it so hard for a man to ask a woman to marry him, even if this is exactly what he wants? Wom

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743445708
• ISBN13: 9780743445702
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Makes Sense

This book makes sense. It tells you the 4 reasons a man will commit that women often aren't aware of. Also, it discusses how to argue, although the book, "The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert" covers is best! However, this book is good at explaining why men don't/do commit, based off his research. Written for the woman's perspective. Much better than "The Rules"! Gave me confidence by realizing men also want commitment.

strong relationship guide

After a quarter of a century working closely with men, Dr. George Weinberg concludes that the male of the species desires permanent commitment and a forever love equal to that, which women want too. The difference is men believe that to admit they want a permanent partner is not considered part of the cultural image and thus too feminine so most males hide their inner feelings as an alpha menace to their masculinity. Dr. Weinberg believes culture forces this role to include women placing the man of their dreams in a situation by comparing his strengths and weaknesses to his rivals.WHY MEN WON'T COMMIT: GETTING WHAT YOU BOTH WANT WITHOUT PLAYING GAMES provides a straight forward guide for frustrated women to enable their mate to find his feelings ("gut reactions") by altering her behavior. Before feminists scream "no Jane" chauvinism and machos play Tarzan, the key in Dr. Weinberg's help guide is to accept that the male is the "weaker sex" so that the stronger female must take charge by being the relationship caretaker reaching through the stereotype stud to his inner being. This is an easy to follow guide that wastes little if any space assisting frustrated women with solid advice.Harriet Klausner

Finally, a clear understanding that makes sense

I've read enough "communications" books to fill a library but never before have I encountered an explanation of the facts of not only the difference between men and women but the genesis of those differences. Dr. Weinberg's insight is without peer along with being honest and clear. Finally, a means to understanding that one can actually learn, internalize and utilize. Me nare not from Mars. They're human. That understanding promises to do more for relationships then anything anyone has ever said before.

What Your Mom Didn't Tell You About Men...

...Dr. George Weinberg reveals in this excellent tell-all book about the male psyche. The author leaves no stone unturned, pointing the way for every woman to help the man she wants to make that life commitment. According to Weinberg, men want to make the commitment even more than women do. He effectively proves his point through examples everyone can relate to easily. Setting up a few basic premises, such as the formidable "masculine pretense," the deeply embedded psychological culprit that invariably prevents men from giving up their perceived "freedom," Weinberg takes the reader from first date foibles through the minefield of bedroom behavior to pitfalls of the financial faux pas. It's a page turner for women who want to know not only what holds men back from commitment, but what parental, peer pressure and cultural influences mold men's behavior. Men who want to know why they act the way they do are likely to find Weinberg's book equally compelling. I recommend this book highly!

The Real Deal

At last, a book about commitment that's smart, straight-forward and gets results--all without advocating game-playing and manipulation! I read the book in one sitting over the weekend, and was blown away by the accuracy of George Weinberg's analyses of men's "commitment issues," and by the incredibly useful advice to help women help men resolve the obstacles to commitment. A godsend!