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25. John Gray: Beyond Mars and Venus (Relationship Skills for Today's Complex World)

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My guest today is John Gray, author of Beyond Mars and Venus. 

Dr. John Gray is the author of the classic dating book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. His books have sold tens of millions of copies and have been translated into approximately 45 languages in more than 100 countries.

In this episode, John shares how relationship dynamics have changed over the past 20 years, why men need Cave Time to get in touch with their masculine side, why women need Talk Therapy to get in touch with their feminine side, why little things make a big difference for women, and much more about maintaining a happy relationship.

TIMESTAMPS:

  • [00:24] - The biggest change in relationships over the past 20 years
  • [04:15] - Men need to reconnect with their masculine side & women with their feminine side 
  • [06:15] - Explaining  Cave Time & why  how it helps men  
  • [1 2:00] - Explaining Talk Therapy & why how it helps women
  • [17:35] - Why complaining doesn't work & how to actually get your partner to change
  • [27:10] - Why little things make a BIG difference for women 
  • [43:28] - Things a man can do to help their woman reconnect with their feminine side 
  • [52:45] - A common mistake men do in relationships 
  • [1:06:20] - A sex tip to boost your testosterone 


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