Product Description

Never shy and always laugh-out-loud funny, Sherry Argov's Why Men Marry Bitches is a sharp-witted manifesto that shows women how to transform a casual relationship into a committed one. With the grittiest of girlfriend-to-girlfriend detail, Argov removes the kid gloves and explains why being extra nice doesn't necessarily mean he'll be more devoted. The guide shares real-life "no holds barred" interviews with men who answer the following in raw detail:

• How do men manipulate a relationship to keep it casual?
• Do men deliberately push women's emotional buttons?
• How can she convince him commitment was his idea?
• How can she invite a proposal without saying a word?

Whether you are single, married, recently separated, or just fed up with your family members telling you to fetch a husband because time is running out, Why Men Marry Bitches is the must-have guide that will show you how to exude confidence, win his heart, and get the love and respect you deserve.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1742 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-06
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From Publishers Weekly
As in her previous book, Why Men Love Bitches, Argov does not use the word "bitch" in a pejorative way, but rather "to describe a strong woman who has her own identity and is secure with who she is." And while encouraging women to be strong, independent and inscrutable is sound advice, the motivation behind this advice-to keep his interest-makes for a headache-inspiring contradiction. Fortunately, Argov takes readers step-by-step through her process, including numerous "Relationship Principles" that keeps her concepts clear ("Relationship Principle 35: Men are intrigued by anything they do not completely control."). Though the generalizations Argov uses to describe her pre-bitch audience can at times be condescending, and her goals are more about acting-rather than believing-that you don't need a man to feel complete, the behavior she encourages is healthy and useful, even outside the realm of husband-hunting. Taken more as a Bitch's Guide to Life-the word "relationship," after all, doesn't necessarily imply romance-this is a solid self-help.
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Review
"We're talking about having so much self-respect Aretha Franklin would high-five you."

-- Los Angeles Times

"Sherry Argov encourages women who feel like doormats to develop a sense of independence."

-- Playboy

About the Author
Sherry Argov is a radio personality and a contributor on Fox News Channel. Her work has appeared in magazines, such as Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Playboy and Esquire.

Customer Reviews

Amazingly insightful!!!!!
I just finished reading this book and the last two pages gave me goose bumps!! I get it now. I realize that truly loving someone is not being the nice girl and giving them what you think they need, but giving them what they actually need and getting what you need in the process. I found this book to be funny, insightful, empowering and honest. I can't wait to read her next book!!!

What you need comes from YOU everything else is just a bonus.

I definitely recommend this book to anyone who has ever had a broken heart or feels like they have been taken for granted.

This gem is worth its weight in gold
I was first introduced to this book over a year ago, but was reluctant to follow its advice. Sure enough, my guy situation soon tanked, and then I started reading this book in earnest. Wow! What a valuable, valuable book. It almost feels a little unfair to me- like cheating- it works so well. I'd say I'm decent-looking and relatively put-together and intelligent, but by no means a superstar, and I have had more guys go crazy about me in the meantime than in the past five years.

I think the people who review this book negatively are in denial about how men really feel. But you know what? Fine, let them be in denial. That just means the women who recognize this book for its insight (and their lucky partners) will have even more power. To the "Cro-Magnon" commentator... maybe it's not pretty, but you know what? Men (and women) ARE still driven by certain primitive instincts and certain urges. We have not evolved past many very old-fashioned, traditional mating desires. Perhaps we've developed certain societal rules to deal with it, but that doesn't change our first gut reaction. As Sherry mentioned, it ISN'T fair that men are supposed to do the chasing, or that they often think the opposite when you perform a nice gesture too soon, or that they tell you one thing and mean another. But it isn't a fair world, and I'd rather learn to work it, and win, rather than complain about it endlessly but lose.

A must read for all Nice Girls.
The book definitely changed my life for better. It not only IMPROVED my relationship with my partner but also it made me feel so confident and independent, or rather, it made me brave to feel that way. I was always afraid to say my opinion or protect my point of view. This vulnerability made me look weak and helpless. It was a turn off for my boyfriend and I didn't understand why. Someone said in their review that this book is for cave women, call me that, the book itself actually calls me one of those "nice girls" who are satisfied by satisfying someone else, it's true, that's who I always was, a nice girl. I had to buy a book to learn how to be a bitch. Please don't let the word "Bitch" scare you away or be judgmental. This word is too strong and at the same time it teaches you to be strong. I needed that. I was taken for granted and couldn't stand up for myself, not because I'm dumb or naive, but because I didn't know it's the right thing to do when it comes to men. I thought I need to be very agreeable. Now I changed so much. It's been a month since I read the book and every single day I made sure to follow the book's advices. It was hard at first and I had to reread page by page again and again. I felt like I was changing day by day and the change was for better. My relationship with my boyfriend became perfect, I swear! He shows his respect towards me now and I only appreciate it not more, I don't let him offend me. I found out one thing, that the same person can be very nice to one and very disrespectful to another and it all is up to you how you let people treat you. I recommend this book to all girls (guys, please, don't read this book ever, it's none of your business, save your time and read "how to be a perfect gentlemen" or "how to treat woman right"). Best book, better than "The rules" (sorry "The Rules", I used to like you best before I read this book).