Pati Beaudoin

Letter to Husbands from a Wife Pati Beaudoin

This really is a letter aimed at husbands and boyfriends, but should be read by women, too. Clear instructions for men on how to talk to women within a committed relationship. A chapter can be read in about five minutes. Each chapter has a description of a communication issue, (e.g., "Why I sometimes don't want sex," "What I really mean when I say we need to talk")followed by some straightforward advice from The Coach including what words to say if you're at a loss. This book is used by couples' therapists as a guide to communication. The following are comments from several husbands and boyfriends who have used the book in or out of therapy: "What a great idea! A wife explains what women really mean and The Coach gives you the playbook!" "This is the textbook for what to do when your wife or girlfriend says 'I'm FINE!' and you know she isn't; when she cries; when she avoids sex; when she says, 'We need to talk;' all those situations that used to make me squirm." This is a quick, entertaining read with very clear instructions.