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Summary: These books are not as horrible as you think
Review: As someone who considers herself a highly intelligent, well-educated individual, I originally turned up my nose at these "manipulative" Rules, claiming, after having read the first book, that they would only work on a certain, superficial type of man. But let me tell you what I've discovered - acting as if you like yourself and your life and that you are just as happy without a man as with one is the only way to ever really find happiness *with* one! Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider have been slammed for writing these books, when in actuality the message they are trying to get across is: "stop being so pathetic, stop sitting around daydreaming about how some guy will make your life perfect, because when you think that way, you're *bound* to end up looking needy and desperate!" I think the reason these books offended so many "feminists" is because even feminists act this way! Even the most intelligent, intellectual, well-educated women in the world doodle their first name with the dream guy's last name, daydream about their wedding, etc...yet hate it about themselves. The bottom line is, don't knock "The Rules" books just because they appear calculating and manipulative. Granted, there are brainless bimbos out there who follow the book to the letter without ever getting the greater message, whose only goal is getting a rich husband. But these books are also great "how-to" guides for those of us who *know* we have to stop being doormats and that we have a tendency to rationalize it by saying we're just "being open and honest". I also recommend "Men Like Women Who Like Themselves".
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Summary: Great relationship book - changed my life!
Review: Before I knew about The Rules (I or II) I was always a doormat, wasting years of my life and getting hurt in every relationship. I dated guys who didn't really care about me. I gave everything I could and they just kept taking. When The Rules was first publicized I scoffed and laughed at those "manipulative games" that "put women back 50 years" because I had a real relationship. I didn't need those silly rules. Then I got dumped and found out my boyfriend had been cheating on me for the past year. That real relationship I had, where I didn't need flowers or candy or nice dates left me with nothing but a broken heart. I admitted my way of dating wasn't working and decided to try The Rules. Now I'm happily married to a great guy. He's all I could ask for and he loves me for who I am. I didn't have to try to trap him or win his love. I was just me, did TR, and lived a happy life. I recommend this book to any woman who is having relationship problems or wants to get married. A few of us Rules Girls have started a relationship website/chat boards to help others: http://www..geocities.com/rulesgirlsonline/ If you need relationship advice or just want to chat stop on by.
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Summary: Rules 2,a good book for emotional protection but NOT love
Review: I am a 40 year old male,that divorced and am now married to the love of my life and BEST FRIEND.I feel that the Rules 2 may offer some comfort and direction to woman that have been burned,however it may lead to one holding back love and emotion in a relationship. The bottomline is, that in order to get a lot out of a relationship,a person has to put a lot in,no matter if they are male or female.One can't develop full trust and friendship with role and game playing.I simply say this to all ladies: "Don't expect to make or expect major changes in a guy.Simply come as you are to the relationship,be YOUR best,not anyone elses and follow your heart and don't force the thing to happen.The ideal guy will learn to appreciate you for who you are ,if he really loves you.STOP being obssessed with worry about how big your butt looks in pants and enjoy life.A guy that you have to use these or any RULES on is not worth your time!"Without being crude ,I know that in my case ,my wife is the one that has the higher sex drive and enjoys sex,it is a myth to think that only men want sex on a date.While I teach chemistry and physics for a living,I am quite certain that there are no balanced equations or RULES for falling in love.
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Summary: Good but extremely calculating
Review: I preferred the first Rules book. I think that the rules have been written, very if not, too strictly and I am sure there is a reason for that. Women like myself are determined not to let men hurt them and the advice is good on the whole but we must admit that it is IMPOSSIBLE to follow the rules perfectly 100%. We all mess up at times as we are imperfect human beings, and men do not always treat us perfectly as most of the time, they don't know how even if they try hard to please us. The advice is very useful but I must admit that I cannot agree with it totally. The bit I have a problem with is whether to go on holiday with a man. There is nothing wrong with it in my opinion and it is a good opportunity for both of you to get to know one another better. After even though marriage is a goal for me and a lot of others out there, it is meant to be for life and we don't want to end up with the wrong guy! I cannot give 5 stars as I do not have an engagement ring at present but I do have a boyfriend who is not perfect but does try hard to be good to me and he's doing a pretty good job so far.
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Summary: WORST RELATIONSHIP BOOK
Review: THIS IS THE WORST BOOK A WOMAN COULD EVER BUY ON THE SUBJECT OF RELATIONSHIPS.THIS IS A BOOK FULL OF MULNIPULATION OF FIRST THE WOMAN THEN THE MAN.THIS BOOK IS VERY SIMILAR TO BLACK MAGIC AND CULT LIKE THINKING.IT BRAINWASHES YOU INTO THINKING YOU ARE EMPOWERED AND GETTING SOMEWHERE..WHEN IN ACTUALLY YOUR NOT EMPOWERED BECAUSE TRUE POWER COMES FROM BEING WHO YOU ARE!!!!! AND ATTRACTING THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE REAL YOU!!!!!IF YOU WANT TO BE SET FREE.BUY BARBARA DE ANGELIS.THE REAL RULES!THAT IS A MASTERPIECE.IT'S THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH.IN A PRECISE AND SIMPILIFIED WELL WRITTEN BOOK.
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