Most nice girls believe that by repressing the darker side of their feminine energy they will win the approval of dudes. This seems logical considering the anti-male climate that has permeated our culture since the 1960s." "Most Nice Guys believe that by repressing the darker side of their masculine energy they will win the approval of women. Which yes, is a solution this book works toward but the author doesn't seem to have a whole lot of awareness of how women are raised and how THAT effects men, and how that leads to women raising boys as if they're women. Maybe the solution isn't more fathers to teach "men how to be men," it's to stop treating women like they exist to fulfill the needs and desires of men.
Like oh, you don't like having to shove down your feelings and constantly cater to the desires of another gender? That's because it sucks, welcome to womanhood. The book has been praised for its insight and for the way it encourages men to take responsibility for their own lives and emotions.Let's get real: this is a book about men being upset about being treated like women. It has helped many men become more authentic and empowered in their lives. Nice Guy offers practical advice and an effective framework for men to break away from the Nice Guy Syndrome. He emphasizes that it is essential for men to find personal support in their journey by joining a support group, talking to a therapist, or connecting with other men who have gone through the process. Glover emphasizes that the process is not easy and takes time and commitment. The program includes learning to set boundaries, being honest, being assertive, taking responsibility for one's own feelings and emotions, and learning to be comfortable with conflict.ĭr. He calls this process the "Nice Guy Recovery Program". Glover outlines a process for men to break away from the Nice Guy Syndrome. Glover argues that these behaviors are learned and can be unlearned. These behaviors can lead to a man feeling unfulfilled and resentful and to him not getting what he wants out of life.
Glover as a type of behavior in which a man puts the needs of others ahead of his own, is passive, and avoids conflict at all costs.
The Nice Guy Syndrome is described by Dr. Glover calls a pattern of people-pleasing, passivity, and avoidance of conflict. It is a guide for men to break away from the "Nice Guy Syndrome," which Dr. The book was first published in 2003 and has been translated into over 25 languages. Robert Glover, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Nice Guy is a self-help book written by Dr.
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