Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl-A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship

by Sherry Argov

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

A tenacious blend of advice and personal experiences, Argov gives readers answers to all those questions people on the dating scene are tired of thinking about, like why indeed do men gravitate towards women of power and influence? It’s spicy and it delivers on the goods promised by the title.

Discover why men are attracted to strong, independent women with this straight-forward, accessible dating guide from New York Times bestselling author Sherry Argov.

Do you feel like you are too nice? Sherry Argov’s Why Men Love Bitches delivers a unique perspective as to why men are attracted to a strong woman who stands up for herself. With saucy detail on every page, this no-nonsense guide reveals why a strong woman is much more desirable than a “yes woman” who routinely sacrifices herself. The author provides compelling answers to the tough questions women often ask:

-Why are men so romantic in the beginning and why do they change?
-Why do men take nice girls for granted?
-Why does a man respect a woman when she stands up for herself?

Full of advice, hilarious real-life relationship scenarios, “she says/he thinks” tables, and the author’s unique “Attraction Principles,” Why Men Love Bitches gives you bottom-line answers. It helps you know who you are, stand your ground, and relate to men on a whole new level. Once you’ve discovered the feisty attitude men find so magnetic, you’ll not only increase the romantic chemistry—you’​ll gain your man's love and respect with far less effort.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580627566
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	10/01/2002
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.52(w) x 8.38(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

Sherry Argov is the author of Why Men Love Bitches, and Why Men Marry Bitches. Her writing has appeared in countless magazines including People, Vanity Fair, US Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Elle, Maxim, and Esquire. Her work has been featured nationally on the TODAY show, The View, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, and MTV.  Her first book Why Men Love Bitches was named one of the "Ten Most Iconic Relationship Books of the Past Ten Years" by Yahoo, and "America's Top Relationship Book" by Book Tribe. A first-class theater production abroad, her first-class theater play has topped Billboard charts for seven consecutive years, and has received critical acclaim. Her work is currently published throughout the world in over thirty languages. For more information, visit the author's website at SherryArgov.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: From Doormat to Dreamgirl
Act like a Prize and You Turn Him into a Believer
Chapter Two: Why Men Prefer Bitches
Cracking the Code: What Every Nice Girl Needs to Know
Chapter Three: The Candy Store
How to Make the Most of Your Feminine and Sexual Powers
Chapter Four: Dumb Like a Fox
How To Convince Him He's In Control While You Run the Show
Chapter Five: Jumping Through Hoops Like a Circus Poodle
When Women Give Themselves Up and Become Needy
Chapter Six: Nagging No More
What to Do When He Takes You For Granted and Nagging Hasn't Worked
Chapter Seven: The Other Team's Secret Play Book
Things You Suspected But Never Heard Him Say
Chapter Eight: Keeping Your Pink Slip
The Reasons That Holding Your Own Financially Gives You Power
Chapter Nine: How to Renew the Mental Challenge
How to Regain That "Spark"
Chapter Ten: 90% Nice Girl and 10% Bitch
A Travel Guide

Editorial Reviews

“A self-help classic.” 

—Daily Mail

“America’s top relationship guide.” 

—The Book Tribe

“One of ‘The 10 Most Iconic Relationship Books of the Past Ten Years." 

—Yahoo!

“Men don’t really go for ‘nice.’ They go for ‘interesting.’” 

—Chicago Sun-Times

“We’re talking about having so much self-respect, Aretha Franklin would high-five you.” 

—Los Angeles Times

“The pejorative meaning of the word ‘bitch’ has been reclaimed... it means a strong, feisty woman who has moxie, and knows when to use it. A bitch is... sap free.” 

—Pursuit Magazine

“[Argov is] talking about a strong woman. Someone who knows what she’s doing in life. Someone who will share the load, but who will stand her ground.” 

—Joy Behar, Co-host of The View

“Sherry Argov shows women how to transform a casual relationship into a committed one.” 

—The Today Show

“The Best of Culture.” 

—Esquire

“A hot book!” 

—Fox News Channel

“A must-read at Sunday brunch.” 

—New York Daily News

“Why Men Love Bitches flew off the shelves.... Men thrive with women who can set boundaries and who push back when they try to cross the line.” 

—Cosmopolitan

“An anti-whining manifesto that encourages women who feel like doormats to develop a sense of independence.” 

—Playboy

“Ultimately Sherry Argov’s message boils down to one of confidence and self respect, which, let’s face it...it’s the only sane way to go. In short...stay for the sage advice.” 

—Glo MSN

“I highly recommend this book for every strong young woman entering college.” 

—Society19 

“This book is my Bible.” 

—Her Campus

From the Publisher

Ultimately Sherry Argov’s message boils down to one of confidence and self respect, which, let’s face it...it’s the only sane way to go. In short...stay for the sage advice.

Glo MSN

An anti-whining manifesto that encourages women who feel like doormats to develop a sense of independence.

Playboy

Why Men Love Bitches flew off the shelves.... Men thrive with women who can set boundaries and who push back when they try to cross the line.

Cosmopolitan

A must-read at Sunday brunch.

New York Daily News

A hot book!

Fox News Channel

The Best of Culture.

Esquire

Sherry Argov shows women how to transform a casual relationship into a committed one.

The Today Show

[Argov is] talking about a strong woman. Someone who knows what she’s doing in life. Someone who will share the load, but who will stand her ground.

Joy Behar

The pejorative meaning of the word ‘bitch’ has been reclaimed... it means a strong, feisty woman who has moxie, and knows when to use it. A bitch is... sap free.

Pursuit Magazine

We’re talking about having so much self-respect, Aretha Franklin would high-five you.

Los Angeles Times

Men don’t really go for ‘nice.’ They go for ‘interesting.’

Chicago Sun-Times

One of ‘The 10 Most Iconic Relationship Books of the Past Ten Years.’

Yahoo!

America’s top relationship guide.

The Book Tribe

A self-help classic.

Daily Mail