It's a Guy Thing: A Owner's Manual for Women

This is probably the best book I have ever read in the quest to understand the behaviors of men. What's more, I have had several men friends and/or colleagues read snippets from the book, and every single one of them has agreed wholeheartedly with Deida. Even more amazing, when I began to follow Deida's suggestions and advice, my interactions with men instantly changed. Not because the book has somehow made me a magical person. I'd say it is more like the difference between being able to say a few phrases in a foreign language, to being able to think and speak fluently in a foreign language. This book is not a cure all for relationship problems. I'd compare Deida to a behavior specialist... like Cesar Milan (LOL!)... but seriously... how you apply what you learn from Deida is key.

I loved this book with its short little chapters covering specific things that guys just do and many women just don't get. It's a must read for any gal who seems to think her man should act or react like her girlfriends or is just plain baffled by male behavior. David Deida is genius in presenting the differences between the male and female psyche. Another recommendation for women would be to read Dear Lover: A Woman's Guide To Men, Sex, And Love's Deepest Blissalso by David Deida and The Way Of The Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Woman, Work, and Sexual Desireshould be required reading for all men!

I have read The Way of the Superior Man and I've also seen David Deida speak. This book captures the essence of who men and women are. No matter how we try to deny it, men and women are different and these differences can be a source of celebration because through the union of the two, we can access all that we desire. This book really explained to me why men and women do the things they do. There is nothing wrong with expressing your true feminine or masculine energy. Although we have a balance of the two energies inside of us, one of them is more dominant than the other. This book shows how to express those energies out in the world.

This book pushes the envelope in this politically correct era by asking the reader to look beyond the surface of what we call 'equality.' Our society has well equipped women to master their masculine energy but not done the same for men and their feminine energy (society still denegrates feminine energy.) We have an overabundance of strong, professional women and men who are wimps. This book explained in easy to read essays how men's minds work (women's too). Women may not like some of what they hear; I didn't like alot of it, but I've 'road tested' alot of it and it's true! I think it iluminates what supports men and women in relationships and life and gives insight into understanding and achieving real balance.Until you know what's really happening between the sexes you have no chance to succeed in relationships where the participants really are different. This has made a world of difference in my relationship and ability to communicate and it explains alot about the failed ones. Better in my opinion than Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Well worth reading.