The first handbook couples during times of change. Drawing upon the latest scientific insights and years of experience helping men and women experience change, these expert authors reveal why men and women approach change differently and how to borrow these alternative approaches to improve relationships and work through transitional life events. Job loss: Men can use their instinctive drive to take action, while women can draw upon their flexibility; Health crisis: A man's self-confidence can help him survive an illness, while a woman's ability to express emotions can help her cope; Relocation: A man's tendency to move quickly into new situations can be an asset, while a woman's ability to visualize alternatives can open new doors; Filled with worksheets, quizzes and assessment tools, Men Head East, Women Turn Right is certain to revolutionize all current thinking about how each gender manages change.