Customer Reviews
Ugh! 
2007-09-27
This book REALLY irritated me! I have read several gender difference and self-help relationship books and none has ever worked me up the way this one did!
I am not a super-feminist. I agree that there are intrinsic differences in the sexes. I agree that men are visual creatures and if women quit making efforts toward their physical appearance after marriage, they might naturally lose the attraction of their husband. However...
I listened to the audio CD and grew increasingly irritated through the women's attraction self-quiz. I tried to take it with a grain of salt, but when it went it suggested afterwards that if you want to get a man, you should "get a boob job or work done on your face as a treat to yourself for your next birthday"...I got so outraged that I took out the disc and vowed not to listen to any more! I can understand things like styling your hair or wearing clothes that are more flattering...but suggesting to a general audience that plastic surgery is an appropriate and necessary way to gain a man's attraction??? No way.
I eventually cooled down and tried listening to another disc (I had enjoyed the 1st 3 discs a lot and decided to give it another chance). However, on this disc it suggested that women not "hint around" about things they want, but instead be "direct." I agree...I'm there. So then it gave an example. It said that if a women wanted to be in a relationship with a man she was dating, she should be direct. Example: drop little hints into conversations about how she's happy to be in a relationship. What?!?!?! That's NOT being direct, it's hinting! And manipulative...
I also agree with other reviews that the whole thing is far too generalized. Some of the beginning parts about biology and evolution of the sexes were interesting, but there was not a whole lot in here that sounded like my husband. He doesn't fart all the time, have bad hygiene or only prefer women with red lipstick, stilettos and a 70% waist/hip ration as the book says is what guys want. Don't get me wrong, he likes attractive women, but you just can't generalize what guys want like that!
I added on an extra star for the first few chapters that I thought were interesting enough to relate to my husband, but I am pretty worked up about the rest of the book!
Great Listen 
2007-02-15
A very funny and insightful couple with tons of experience behind them. I would recommend this to anyone no matter how much they know!!!
Much better book than some reviews here 2006-12-19
This is a much more substancial book than quite a few reviews here let on.
It's written to be funny much of the time, and has some lighter spots,
but it changes my entire take of some major areas.
A cute read 
2006-11-06
Relies a little bit too much on biology for my liking, but it has some cute anecdotes and scenarios along with some practical advice. A fun read if not taken too seriously.
Yes, it did have some humorous remarks... 
2006-10-17
Since I've read and enjoyed an earlier book by these authors (Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps) I didn't hesitate to grab this one off the shelves. What a waste of money! They just repeat a lot that was said in the book I already had. Also, of all the "facts" that are stated I know for sure that at least three of them are total fiction or at best hearsay (these are the only three where I'm an expert) which seriously makes me doubt the validity of the remaining facts. I found this book a very irritating read.
Instructional Manual 
2006-09-28
Do you know the top seven things men do that drive women nuts? Or the real reason women cry more than men do? What are men really looking for in a woman—both at first sight and for the long-term? These are only the starting points for Barbara and Allan Pease as they discuss the very real—and often very funny—differences between the sexes.
Why Men Don’t Have a Clue and Women Always Need More Shoes takes a look at some of the issues that have confused men and women for centuries. Using new findings on the brain, studies of social changes, evolutionary biology, and psychology, the Peases teach you how to make the most of your relationships—or at least begin to understand where your partner is coming from.
They help women understand why men avoid commitment, what drives them to lie, and how to decode male speech to find out what they are really saying. They explain to men why women nag, how they use emotional blackmail, and how to understand (and take advantage of!) the top-secret scoring system all women apply. They also dish about the top turn-ons--and turn-offs--for both sexes. Laced with their trademark humor,
Why Men Don’t Have a Clue and Women Always Need More Shoes addresses a host of nitty-gritty battlegrounds as well, from channel surfing and toilet seats to shopping and communication.
Already a #1 bestseller in the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Holland, Spain, Brazil, Portugal, Belgium, Ireland, France, Czech Republic, India, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia,
Why Men Don’t Have a Clue and Women Always Need More Shoes is the answer to understanding the opposite sex.
I guess it depends on who you are. 2006-09-25
I really like this book and if I hadn't stumbled across it in a bookstore I probably wouldn't have bought it based on the reviews here. If you are a serious researcher on gender differences, this is NOT the book for you. If you have been married or otherwise living with your partner for a number of years, it probably isn't for you either. However, I do think there is a captive audience in people who are thinking of moving in together or have recently done so (as is in my case).
My boyfriend recently moved in with me and had been driving me nuts! I was divorced 14 years ago and this is my first live-in relationship since then. When I picked up this book in the bookstore, it had me crying I was laughing so hard. Yes there are a lot of stereotypes, and the generalizations they make are probably not warranted when blanketly applied. However, I am SO glad I picked up the book because it reminded me what to expect in terms of typical male-behavior, and of course, pointed out MY behaviors that are probably making him crazy too!
So anyway, the book is in the relationship self-help section NOT because it is a serious academic book on the psychology of gender differences (the title and design of the book cover suggest that as well). Yes the book is very basic, so if you are a self-help devotee you probably won't find it all that great either. However if you are neither of those and your mate is making you crazy, I think you will find the book both humorous and informative. I did!
After a quick browse... Jhntks@gmail.com 2004-11-06
Firstly, I must say I can't tell the difference between the bum and [...] cleavage pictures. However, after looking at some of the pictures and browsing the text, I was definitely enticed about the balance of the text. I will be purchasing my own copy as not return the borrowed one with drool stained pages. Ha ha. I'm proud to still have my adolescent sense of humor in my late 30's. Maybe it's an early mid-life crisis thing. :-) I'll give a more thorough review of the book when I've finished it in a day or two.
Cheers,
LJ
Not very useful 2004-09-04
I wish I could have previewed more of this book before I read it. I find it a gross oversimplification of men and women. The world is an ugly place if men and women are of the stereotyped versions featured in this book.
A few good things in there, but all in all not worth the effort.
Great read for teens, singles and couples 2004-05-08
WOW this book pulls back the curtains and communicates plainly about the causes of the communication conflicts between men and women. This tells why the troubles happen and how to work around the majority of the pit falls. Teens and singles need to read this book to save them selves much future misunderstanding and hurt. Married couples need to read this book to prevent the same old arguments, hurt each other less and understand the partner better. Love can flow best when those giving and receiving are on the same wave length.
