In our modern society, it is not politically correct to assume that men and women are anything but equal, and equality is defined as exactly the same. Same desires, same goals, and same needs. Neither one is superior to the other, but they assert we are unquestionably different.
From an evolutionary psychology perspective, our brains have been wired for different priorities based upon thousands of years of unique responsibilities while ensuring the survival of the next generation. Pease cites empirical research along with illustrative anecdotes. While mostly focused on heterosexual relationships, it also devotes a wonderful chapter to the biological basis for homosexuality as a natural phenomenon. While many may find this work controversial, I bet anyone in a marriage or heterosexual LTR will have a hard time reading this book and not identifying with the male/female dynamics described. Once we can logically explain these differences as the result of hardwired neurological developments, we can lessen the pressure on ourselves and our partner and accept one another as we are. Also, reading this, it's critical to remember much of what is discussed is generalization and not indicative of every man and every woman. Even if it's not their natural proclivity, men can learn to listen and be more sensitive with the women. Likewise, a woman can better learn to enjoy the male tendency to interpret "romance" as doing something practical for her.
Well, because I am a woman, I got so much explanations why sometimes women (like me) just couldn't understand men. Men should give much more to understand us women. Like my boyfriend, he finds so much familiar things (that happened between us), and he said : I understand you better than before, cause I learned how-to-think-women-way.
