: Men typically manage stress by withdrawing into a private "cave" to process issues alone. In contrast, women’s emotional states move like a "wave"—they need to talk through their feelings to process stress.
John Gray's Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus is a landmark relationship guide that uses a planetary metaphor to explain the psychological and communication differences between the sexes. Gray argues that most relationship conflicts stem from partners forgetting that they are "from different planets" and expecting their significant other to think, feel, and react exactly like they do. Core Concepts & Metaphors Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
: Gray compares men to rubber bands; they need to pull away periodically to maintain their independence. When they have stretched far enough, they will "spring back" with renewed intimacy. : Men typically manage stress by withdrawing into