Toxic Friends

The Antidote for Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships

By Barash, Susan Shapiro

Publishers Summary:
A woman can always count on are her friends—right? But what if those friendships are hurtful, harmful, even toxic? Susan Shapiro Barash explores the ten types of female friends and shows you why and how women get stuck with the worst kinds, the ways to get “unstuck, and how to recognize a true friend.” For example: • The Leader of the Pack—it’s all on her terms • The Doormat—and why you’re the one paying the price • The Misery Lover—she wants to feel your pain. Really. • The User—and why you seldom see her coming • The Trophy Friend—and what you gain from each other Provocative and fascinating, Susan Shapiro Barash looks at the bonds (and bondage) of female friendships in a new light.

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ISBN
978-0-31238-639-9
Publisher
St. Martin's Press


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Reviewed on July 15, 2009

Gender studies expert Barash (Tripping the Prom Queen) explores ten types of female friendships and shows how women get in and out of unhealthy relationships. Most readers will recognize the Leader of the Pack, the Misery Lover, and the Doormat and will be able to see the plusses ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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