Synopses & Reviews
When we dream of princes, we wake up with toads. What's a woman to do when one Prince Charming after another turns out to be a frog? According to Dr. Gilda Carle, women should never bestow "princely" expectations on men because it leaves men in control of-- and women in denial about-- the fundamental nature of the relationship. Often in their desire to be swept away and protected, women fail to cultivate their own internal strength.
In order to succeed in love, women need to establish their own personal power, project it, and attract partners who respect it and reflect it. A woman's primary love should be the love she gives herself-- because, ultimately, how she treats herself sends a message about how she expects others to treat her. Dr. Gilda shows you how you can find a worthy mate by using her five key tenets:
* Ask for what you need and believe you deserve to get
* Project a Power Image
* Give from the overflow, not from the core
* Know how to receive
* Enjoy being alone
With a colorful assortment of case histories, insightful Self-Assessments, memorable Gilda-Grams, and plenty of humor to illustrate her practical and proven advice, Dr. Gilda reveals how to achieve a self-made version of happily-ever-after.
Review
"Dr. Gilda Carle takes an amusing and honest look at women who 'bet on the prince' and empowers them instead to 'bet on themselves.' Good advice, as provocative and humorous as it is sensible."-- John Gray, author of
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus"In the years that Dr. Gilda Carle has been counseling guests on my show, her practical advice and vibrant personality have endeared her to millions of viewers. Now this book finally presents her wisdom in a cohesive, accessible, and humorous way for women to find fulfillment in their relationships-- and, most important, within themselves."-- Sally Jessy Raphael
About the Author
Dr. Gilda Carle has worked as a management consultant, as a spokesperson for Hallmark's Shoebox Greetings, and as the "Love Doc" on MTV Online. She teaches the psychology of communication at New York's Mercy College and speaks regularly to audiences throughout the world. Best known as a television personality and talk show therapist, Dr. Gilda offers advice on love, sex, and relationships on
Sally Jessy Raphael and other popular television and radio shows worldwide. She is the in-house therapist for
Soap Opera Digest and has a monthly column in
'Teen magazine. She lives in New York.