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shriti_sunshine's review against another edition
1.0
I started reading this book while I was going through a rough patch in my relationship, and I'm plain disgusted by the contents of the book.
Here's a gist of the book: 'If you are a hard-working, sincere, honest-to-God, monogamous, affectionate, wear-your - heart-on-your-sleeve kind of person, who values relationships, you're a NICE girl. If you are a shrewd person who knows how to get the better of other person in any relationship, by means of lies, manipulation, deception, hot/cool attitudes, and other power plays, then you are a BITCH.
The author repeatedly urges you to transition from Nice Girl to BITCH, so that you may finally have your shot at love. She has sat down with so many men & boys of all ages to gain insight and help her sisterhood through these relationship mind-games. And in case, you are naive enough to not take her word for 'what men love', she'll directly quote them and turn you into a believer.
Towards the end of the book, there is even an appendix of "Sherry's Attraction Principles" which just reminded me how much of a waste this book was.... The horrible advice, definitely fake quotes, the constant stories about power playing in relationships... It was just too much bullshit.
I'm shocked that there exists a sequel to this: WHY MEN MARRY BITCHES! Ladies and gentlemen, you don't need to read either of these 2 books to understand why SOME men love/marry bitches, I'll tell you right now:
Because it TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE, and no one else will put up with either of them
Here's a gist of the book: 'If you are a hard-working, sincere, honest-to-God, monogamous, affectionate, wear-your - heart-on-your-sleeve kind of person, who values relationships, you're a NICE girl. If you are a shrewd person who knows how to get the better of other person in any relationship, by means of lies, manipulation, deception, hot/cool attitudes, and other power plays, then you are a BITCH.
The author repeatedly urges you to transition from Nice Girl to BITCH, so that you may finally have your shot at love. She has sat down with so many men & boys of all ages to gain insight and help her sisterhood through these relationship mind-games. And in case, you are naive enough to not take her word for 'what men love', she'll directly quote them and turn you into a believer.
Towards the end of the book, there is even an appendix of "Sherry's Attraction Principles" which just reminded me how much of a waste this book was.... The horrible advice, definitely fake quotes, the constant stories about power playing in relationships... It was just too much bullshit.
I'm shocked that there exists a sequel to this: WHY MEN MARRY BITCHES! Ladies and gentlemen, you don't need to read either of these 2 books to understand why SOME men love/marry bitches, I'll tell you right now:
Because it TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE, and no one else will put up with either of them
michelereise's review against another edition
3.0
This was given to me free and was funny in places but not something I would have bought.
beth_books_123's review against another edition
1.0
I hate self-help books but my reading list says I should read one and I tried. I really did. I picked up loads and thought a relationship one is probably the best.
Unfortunately, I picked up this. I'm strongly against changing myself for someone else. I'm me and I don't need a book to tell me to change. So I won't.
Men love 'bitches': women who can stand up for themselves on their own financially and mentally. Well to be fair, I'd hope so - it's a relationship not an adoption.
I don't like self-help books and will definitely not be picking up one anytime soon.
Sorry reading list, you lose!
Unfortunately, I picked up this. I'm strongly against changing myself for someone else. I'm me and I don't need a book to tell me to change. So I won't.
Men love 'bitches': women who can stand up for themselves on their own financially and mentally. Well to be fair, I'd hope so - it's a relationship not an adoption.
I don't like self-help books and will definitely not be picking up one anytime soon.
Sorry reading list, you lose!
fufina's review against another edition
5.0
Dreadful title but great book. Started reading this a bit under duress but quickly realized it was a make sense sorta book. Basically it is reminder to be strong for yourself and keep the focus on oneself and what is best for them. Self-respect, bounderies and dignity works in all relationships.
aiyaivy's review against another edition
2.0
I see how this book speaks to real-life experiences, I do. But the advice feels outdated and catered to certain male preferences (specifically, the ones that are probably fairly traditional/conservative and want a specific type of fantasy woman).
In my opinion, if you need all these rules and principles to learn how to be a "bitch" - you might be doing the exact opposite of what this book is saying. The key messages that I got from this read are to not cave into another person's wishes or needs if it poses an inconvenience to yourself, to have your own opinions, to be independent (emotionally, socially, and financially), and to know how to make yourself someone worthwhile to pursue. However, I can't help but disagree that if you're putting in this much effort to abide by these rules of holding out/not being a tease/leaving things mysterious to keep him "hooked," you are performing....and by performing, you're probably attracting people who aren't meant for you or shitty people who fall into these predictable male preferences.
Wouldn't that be the exact opposite of staying true to yourself and being a "bitch"?
It was entertaining reading through the reasons and principles of attraction but I didn't take away anything tangible or implementable. I just have to say: ladies - just do you! If a man loses respect for you for showing interest in him or takes you for granted for XYZ reason, he's not the one. You shouldn't have to think of all these strategies and rules to be loved or to love!!
In my opinion, if you need all these rules and principles to learn how to be a "bitch" - you might be doing the exact opposite of what this book is saying. The key messages that I got from this read are to not cave into another person's wishes or needs if it poses an inconvenience to yourself, to have your own opinions, to be independent (emotionally, socially, and financially), and to know how to make yourself someone worthwhile to pursue. However, I can't help but disagree that if you're putting in this much effort to abide by these rules of holding out/not being a tease/leaving things mysterious to keep him "hooked," you are performing....and by performing, you're probably attracting people who aren't meant for you or shitty people who fall into these predictable male preferences.
Wouldn't that be the exact opposite of staying true to yourself and being a "bitch"?
It was entertaining reading through the reasons and principles of attraction but I didn't take away anything tangible or implementable. I just have to say: ladies - just do you! If a man loses respect for you for showing interest in him or takes you for granted for XYZ reason, he's not the one. You shouldn't have to think of all these strategies and rules to be loved or to love!!