In this bestseller, John Gray tries to understand the universal problems that men and women face in their relationships due to the fundamental dissimilarities between the two sexes. Dividing the book into 13 chapters, Gray discusses the many different aspects of a relationship. From the differences in understanding and perspective, to the way the two sexes perceive relations and the way they handle stress, the book provides interesting insights into communication, emotional needs and the various ways of understanding and solving problems.

Beginning with his own story, Gray discusses the many important yet ignored concepts for a successful relationship. This manual reveals how women and men are undoubtedly different. The book is inclusive of chapters like how to motivate the opposite sex, discovering our emotional needs, avoiding arguments, asking for support and keeping the magic of love alive.

Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, in an engaging manner, enlightens the readers on how to react, reaching out, backing off, what to expect from the other person and meeting each other’s needs. Gray reveals unique strategies for decreasing the tension and enhancing love by understanding the differences. The book also offers practical tips to reduce disappointment and frustration in relations. The book is aimed at helping couples understand each other in the easiest way possible.

According to Gray, men and women seem to be from two different planets with different languages and different needs. Problems are always unavoidable but instead of these problems being the sources of rejection and resentment, they can be turned into opportunities for increasing love, deepening trust and care. First published in 1992, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus sold more than fifty million copies worldwide and is one of the highest selling non-fiction books. A movie starring Reese Witherspoon by Summit Entertainment is expected soon.