Drama Kings

by Heyn, Dalma

• ISBN13: 9781594865305
• ISBN10: 1594865302
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-10-17
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

She's terrific-so what's she doing with him? Have you ever asked yourself that question, after seeing one of your friends with a man who is making her nuts? Or perhaps it's not one of your friends you're wondering about-but yourself? Best-selling author Dalma Heyn explores the rising trend in today's relationships-the coupling of accomplished, successful women with Drama Kings, less-evolved men who are either too controlling, can't connect, or won't commit. These men are attracted to strong women, yet undermine their strength. Heyn defines the telltale traits of these men, offering strategies to identify them early, get what you need from them quickly, and dispense with them gladly. She shows us that life after Drama Kings will be richer than ever, as strong women continue to grow stronger, whether on their own or with less-confused men who are ready and able to love them. Book jacket.

Author Biography

DALMA HEYN was a staff writer and articles editor at Redbook, editor-in-chief at Health magazine, and executive editor of McCall’s before turning to writing full-time. Her bestsellers The Erotic Silence of the American Wife and Marriage Shock have sold in 20 countries, have been excerpted in magazines all over the world, and were hailed by critics as "thought-provoking," "provocative," "important and revolutionary." She lives in Westport, Connecticut.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xviii
Chapter One: All the Kings' Women	1	(18)
Chapter Two: Pleasing Women	19	(14)
Chapter Three: Drama King #1: The Visitor	33	(30)
Chapter Four: Drama King #2: The Proprietor	63	(34)
Chapter Five: Drama King #3: The Easygoing Guy (EGG)	97	(22)
Chapter Six: Drama King #4: The Hit-and-Run Lover	119	(34)
Chapter Seven: Drama King #5: The Feeling-Impaired Guy (FIG)	153	(18)
Chapter Eight: "Why Do They Stay?"	171	(12)
Chapter Nine: When the Curtain Falls	183	(16)
Selected Bibliography	199	(3)
Index	202