rmgthatsme, I agree with some of that e.g. that women like to talk about problems without necessarily wanting a solution. Most women definitely like to talk a lot too. I know that I do Luckily for me my husband doesn't seem to mind and I've explained to him that I'm not looking for him to solve my problems unless specifically asked as I prefer to sort things out myself
I'm not totally convinced about the 'need to share' bonding women together. Of course, it could work like that but we must also acknowledge that many (by no means all) women are each others harshest critics. Sad but true. I am, or try to be, more of a 'bonder' than a catty sort but there are some women who simply don't want to bond and would much prefer to deride other women's taste in clothing/men/music etc, etc.
I always think these 'Men are from Mars ...' type books are a bit reductive and can bend the facts to fit the author's theory, although they do sometimes contain a kernel of truth.