Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl

It's true! Men DO love bitches!

I've seen a lot of other reviews saying this book had a lot of contradicting statements though good values. "I hope no woman is following this word for word..." "It's a good book to teach women values of independence and looking to take after herself, but to take this book seriously should be a crime." I wanted to see what all the hype was about, especially after the title caught my eye.

All of the values in this book prove true. They are all principles and tips that lead to a woman having more respect for herself, more happiness, more contentedness with herself and no one else, and joy from an internal and self-fulfilled source. Essentially, by acting like you don't need a man in your life-- because it's true!-- and not tolerating disrespect, you maintain this goddess mindset and preserve your dignity and pristine temple of self. This makes men go WILD!

One of my previous boyfriends came back after I exuded these principles. He wasn't treating me right. As the book mentions, he will keep treating you that way if you let him because he knows you'll stick around if you tolerate it. So I had enough. I mustered enough self-worth and respect to say, "We're no longer going to be together." Just saying it isn't enough. It didn't stop until I packed my bags and left. He kept begging me to come back. I was firm and said, "No. We're just going to have to be friends." My bitchy demeanor had been given notice. I remember it like a gem. I was in the parking lot of his apartment complex, under the stars of the night. I had this new attitude, the "new-and-improved bitch". I was about to say goodbye after game night with some friends, and he was impressed with my self-serviced attitude. His eyes were glowing with raging attraction. He came close to my ear, whispered, "I'm sorry for what I'm about to do," and maneuvered away from my ear to face me. He closed his eyes, and came close slowly, kissing me in the softest, most romantic tone I've ever felt. Of course, I wanted it, too, but I "held my heart 10 feet away" like the book advises you to do, and I kissed him back. It's sexy for both parties, let me tell you! Since then, he's treated me with new-found respect, and I can sense his fear of stepping out of line. He knows I won't be afraid to leave the second he disrespects me or treats me a way I don't like. We've recently started dating again. Note: I did this before I've read this book, so this goes to show that this read is NOT just a placebo effect! :) The principles in this book truly do work.

Amazing book, I am 27 and I wish I had read it in my teens! The playbook to life itself! The book is not just about a man!

I picked this book up out of curiosity (the title definitely grabs you), but what surprised me most was how much of it is really about self-respect, boundaries, and confidence, not about being rude or mean.

It‘s written in a fun, straightforward style with plenty of humor, which makes it easy to get through. Some of the advice feels a bit dated in tone, but the core message, that you shouldn’t lose yourself or your standards in a relationship, still holds up today.

I found myself laughing at a few anecdotes and nodding along at others. It‘s the kind of book that’s part entertaining and part a pep talk, reminding you to value yourself first.

Pro Tip: Don‘t let the title throw you off, if you read it with an open mind and a sense of humor, you’ll find some surprisingly timeless insights.

After being taken advantage of by different people in my life and specifically men that I looked up to, I at least understand a bit more about myself and how to hold myself with more respect and to be treated better.

Interesting read, definitely had some gems. Very conversational writing making the book easy to digest.