How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It

The basic premise is that women like to talk about relationships, but men do not. A closer relationship does not necessarily come from better communication; it comes from a better connection. While talking helps move women closer, it drives men further away. In fact, requiring more communication may......more

The info in this book changes my understanding of interactions I have with many people, not just my dh. I put this book right up there with "The Five Love Languages." "The worst thing a woman does to a man: shaming. The worst thing a man does to a woman: leaving her alone." I think this applies to a......more

This book’s thesis really resonated with me: through small differences in biology and socialization, women tend to be most activated by emotions of fear while for men, it’s shame. Women may respond to their fears of isolation and deprivation by trying to talk about relationship problems verbally, wh......more

This book, as per the title, suggests that not talking about things is desirable. Though I disagree, there is some insight into the differences between how men and women communicate: both verbally and non-verbally. For that it is worth finding a used copy. And the small insights and a few of the pra......more