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I thank her for allowing me to share our stories and especially for expanding my understanding and ability to honor the female point of view.  \nI thank our three daughters, Shannon, Julie, and Lauren, for their continued love and appreciation. The challenge of being a parent has allowed me to understand the struggles my parents had and love them even more. Being a father has especially assisted me in understanding and loving my father.  \nI thank my father and mother for their loving efforts to raise a family of seven children. I thank my oldest brother, David, for understanding my feelings and admiring my words. I thank my brother William for motivating me to higher achievements. I thank my brother Robert for all the long and interesting conversations we had until dawn and for his brilliant ideas, from which I always benefit. I thank my brother Tom for his encouragement and positive spirit. I thank my sister Virginia for believing in me and appreciating my seminars. I thank my deceased younger brother Jimmy for his love and admiration, which continue to support me through my difficult times.  \nI thank my agent Patti Breitman, whose help, brilliant creativity, and enthusiasm have guided this book from its conception to its completion. I thank Carole Bidnick for her inspired support atthe beginning of this project. I thank Susan Moldow and Nancy Peske for their expert feedback and advice. I thank the staff at HarperCollins for their continued responsiveness to my needs.  \nI thank all the thousands who participated in my relationship seminars, shared their stories, and encouraged me to write this book. Their positive and loving feedback has supported me in developing this simple presentation of such a complex subject.  \nI thank my clients who have shared their struggles so intimately and trusted my assistance in their journey.  \nI thank Steve Martineau for his skilful wisdom and influence, which can be found sprinkled through this book.  \nI thank my different promoters, who have put their hearts and souls into producing the john Gray Relationship Seminars where this material was tried, tested, and developed: Elley and Ian Corenin Santa Cruz; Debra Mudd, Gary and Helen Francell in Honolulu; Bill and Judy Elbring in San Francisco; David Obstfeld and Fred Kliner in Washington, D.C.; Elizabeth Kling in Baltimore; Clark and Dottie Bartell in Seattle; Michael Najarian in Phoenix; Gloria Manchester in L.A.; Sandee Mac in Houston; Earlene Carrillo in Las Vegas; David Farlow in San Diego; Bart and Merril Jacobs in Dallas; and Ove Johliansson and Ew","cbCaifpmHZFj3YPq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifpmHZFj3YPq","pdf",1254315,169,"English","# Introduction\n## Chapter 1: Men Are from Mars Women Are from Venus\n## Chapter 2: Mr. Fix-It and the Home-Improvement Committee\n## Chapter 3: Men Go to Their Caves and Women Talk\n## Chapter 4: How to Motivate the Opposite Sex\n## Chapter 5: Speaking Different Languages\n## Chapter 6: Men Are Like Rubber Bands\n## Chapter 7: Women Are Like Waves\n## Chapter 8: Discovering Our Different Emotional Needs\n## Chapter 9: How to Avoid Arguments\n## Chapter 10: Scoring Points with the Opposite Sex\n## Chapter 11: How to Communicate Difficult Feelings\n## Chapter 12: How to Ask for Support and Get It\n## Chapter 13: Keeping the Magic of Love Alive","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus?\",\"answer\":\"It is a practical guide aimed at improving communication so partners can get what they want in their relationships. 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