What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women

by James C. Dobson

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Dr. Dobson's suggestions for marital happiness are interesting, practical, and humorous.

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Women are different from men. Can we at last agree on the obvious here? Unfortunately, plenty of people will be angry at that statement, just as they will be angry at Dr. Dobson for trying to explain those differences. What they do not understand is that neither Dr. Dobson nor I think of women as less than men simply because they are different. And it doesn't say much about women when radical feminists are trying to "prove" women to be equal to men by trying to become men.

Dr. Dobson comes to this topic with an understanding of the differences between the sexes and a desire to foster an understanding between them. He is not trying to put down either men or women, but trying to allow husbands to understand their wives better so their show more marriages can be stronger.

It's a very good exploration of this. It is unashamed and probing, with no topic out-of-bounds.

My only complaint is the same complaint I have with so many psychology books that claim to be Christian: it relies too heavily on worldly understanding and not on God. For example, it seeks to remedy low self-esteem by worldly means rather than a trusting in God, which is the only way such esteem needs can truly and finally be met.

With that in mind, Dobson does go to God quite often in this, and I was well pleased with the result. I learned a great deal, and what I learned seems very true so far.

If I discover otherwise, I'll let you know.
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In this book, the author provides an empathetic look at these barriers to marital harmony, and then offers many insightful and helpful suggestions for their resolution. Both men and women will find his discussion interesting, often humorous and immensely practical in application to everyday life.
Dr. Dobson does a great job of discussing the differences between men and women. While I do not completely agree with everything stated in this book, I also understand that it is a book of generalities. Specifically, everything does not apply to my wife or even every woman I've ever known. However; the overall analysis of men and women is very insightful. When remembered that women are different and that there are certain things I can do to make communication, marriage, and intimacy better, this book has been very insightful.
A very helpful and enlightening book. It helps men to appreciate the peculiarities of the opposite sex and understand how to relate with them better, especially in a marital relationship.
In essence this book is devoted to a discussion of 10 problems and solutions and suggestions which the author has found effective. Absence of romantic love in my marriage, In-law conflict, Low self-esteem, problems with the children, financial difficulties, Loneliness, isolation, sexual problems in marriage, ftigue & time pressure, aging etc.
Out-dated, sexist and patronizing.
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James C. Dobson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on April 21, 1936. He received an undergraduate degree from Pasadena College and a Ph.D. in child development from the University of Southern California. He was an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine and on the attending staff of show more Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. He was founder and president of Focus on the Family, an organization that produces nationally broadcast radio programs on domestic issues, but is no longer affiliated with the organization because of significant philosophical differences with the new leadership. He is founder and president of Family Talk, a nonprofit organization that produces his radio program, Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. He is the author of more than 30 books dedicated to the preservation of the family including The New Dare to Discipline, Love for a Lifetime, When God Doesn't Make Sense, Life on the Edge, Love Must Be Tough, The New Strong-Willed Child, Marriage Under Fire, and Head Over Heels. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women
Original title
What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women; What wives wish their husbands knew about women
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Man to man about women : what wives wish their husbands knew about women; 男人的悄悄话; 女人心
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248ReligionChristian practice & observanceChristian experience, practice, life
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HQ734 .D63Social sciencesThe family. Marriage, Women and SexualityThe Family. Marriage. WomenThe family. Marriage. Home
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