After reading the book, you will have a whole new perspective on HOW to work things out, IF you decide to proceed in that direction. The important thing is to UNDERSTAND how to communicate with this guy... or ANY guy! And don't try ANYTHING until you read the book! Guys do need time to think things over, whereas we gals tend to want to cuss and discuss every aspect of relationships!. He will have some time to think... while you are reading!
Give this a shot. As you read, please know that I am 48 years old and have seen a lot of relationships, mine and those of others. And Gray told me things about which I hadn't a clue before I read the book. Guys really DO think differently than we do. And we really DO think differently than they do.
If you can understand this difference early on, you are miles ahead in the game!