Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl―A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship
About this product
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. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and Goodreads readers describe this book as polarizing: many praise it as funny, confidence-building, and useful for women who want stronger boundaries, while others call it repetitive, dated, or overly game-like. Goodreads reviews include both enthusiastic praise and strong criticism, showing a wide split in reader reactions.
On review sites and blog-style writeups, readers often say the core message is about self-respect, independence, and not losing yourself in a relationship. Some reviewers also argue the advice can feel manipulative or less effective in real dating life.
On YouTube, search results surfaced multiple real videos about this exact book, including an interview with Sherry Argov and audiobook/book discussion uploads. The most clearly relevant YouTube sources mention the title directly and appear to be about the book itself.
- Goodreads reviewers: strong confidence-building advice for some, but repetitive and problematic for others.
- StoryGraph readers: a mix of “funny,” “inspiring,” and “reflective,” alongside complaints about its views on men and women.
- Review blogs: commonly frame the book as a message about independence and self-worth, with some criticism of manipulative undertones.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Adams Media |
| Publication date | October 1, 2002 |
| Edition | 6th ed. |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 255 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1580627560 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1580627566 |
| Item Weight | 1.15 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.44 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #943 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Mate Seeking (Books) #5 in Dating (Books) #12 in Interpersonal Relations (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (25,344) |
