Loving Men More, Needing Men Less

Loving Men More, Needing Men Less by Judith Sills, published by Penguin in 1997, is a thought-provoking exploration of women’s relationships with men. This 240-page book addresses the dynamics of love and dependency, arguing that women can love men more effectively when they need them less. Sills challenges the conventional belief that women overly prioritize men in their lives, suggesting instead that emotional reactions and perceptions often hinder genuine affection.
In this edition, readers will find insights into the complexities of interpersonal relations and the psychology behind love. Sills emphasizes the importance of recognizing and altering one’s emotional responses rather than attempting to change the partner. By focusing on personal growth and understanding, the book aims to help women expand their capacity for love, embracing both the strengths and flaws of their partners. The discussion encompasses themes of family and relationships, providing a nuanced perspective on how to foster healthier connections.
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At last, #1 bestselling author Judith Sills tells us: women are strong enough to love men more, now that we need them less. Love men more? But don’t women love men too much already? No, says Sills. Women have needed men too much, made them too important in our lives, and that got in the way of loving men and of feeling loved. The path to love is not about finding the right man, fixing the one you’ve already found, or trading him in for someone better. It’s about recognizing the emotional reactions – the fantasies, the wishful thinking, the fear, the rage – that suffocate our feelings of love. It’s about stretching love to include his less lovable self, instead of withholding love until he deserves it. Get to love not by changing the man, but by changing the eyes through which you see him – not for the sake of his happiness, but for your own.
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