Nasty Women [Paperback]

Jay Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 21, 2003

The newest book in Dr. Carter's series discusses the communication breakdown that sometimes creates nasty behavior in women, covers the many ways women are perceived by spouses, coworkers, family, and friends, and shows ways to repair the damage caused by behaviors often characterized as "female," including:

• Catty responses to questions or remarks
• Passive-aggressive tendencies
• Misunderstandings gone awry
• Nastiness as a defense mechanism
• Withdrawal from arguments or conflict

Everyone knows a person who has been hurt, betrayed, or degraded by nasty individuals or has experienced it themselves. In three books, Jay Carter, Psy. D., shows readers how to stop this cycle of overt and covert abuse, without resorting to nasty tactics. Now for the first time, this series is released together to cover all areas of dealing with difficult people. With straight-talking advice, real-life anecdotes, and psychology that makes sense, Carter explains how to handle and stop painful behavior that harms both the perpetrator and the victim.

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From the Back Cover

Surefire methods to neutralize the nasty women in your life

Is there a nasty woman in your life? Someone who uses controlling, punishing, or manipulative behavior to get what she wants? She could be your wife, mother, sister, best friend--maybe even your boss. Whoever she is, she can be the Queen of Mean and make your life miserable. Or can she? Sometimes her wicked ways are compounded by communication breakdowns--damage that can easily be avoided and repaired if you know the secret keys.

Based on decades of practice and observation, author, psychologist, and motivational speaker Jay Carter, Psy.D., provides no-nonsense insights into the behavior of the nastiest women, offering proven techniques for coping with every kind of female torment. As the author outlines ten personality types--from the unpredictable Flounder to the codependent Sponge--you'll learn how to:

• Identify and fix the number-one failure in gender relationships (really!)
• Recognize a manipulator when you see one
• Deflect criticism and not take it personally
• Stop being a pin cushion
• Confront bullies
• Disconnect from a no-win situation
• Maintain sight of the bigger picture
• Communicate, connect, and coexist with the witchy women in your life

About the Author

Jay Carter, Psy.D., DAPBS, is a psychologist who has treated couples and women for decades. The bestselling author of Nasty Men and Nasty People, and a sought-after motivational speaker, Dr. Carter has made numerous appearances both nationally and internationally. He has also been a guest on "Larry King Live" and "The Montel Williams Show."

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071410236
• ISBN-13: 978-0071410236
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #390,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Relationships > Interpersonal Relations
  • #77 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Self-Help > Self-Esteem

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title is a come-on...., September 10, 2007

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W. Robinson "TuskegeeBrat" (Lower Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nasty Women (Paperback)

Nasty Women makes you think it's about that female from Hell you have involved yourself with...it is, but it is sympathetic to her and to you...I've read books about personality disorders, evil people and wolves in sheep's clothing...they all had the same theme...lot's of luck, get a job out of town, change your cell phone number and run...Nasty Women tells you that too, if you are with the wrong one...but if you are with the right one but on the wrong page, this is the book for you...I'm listing my old books on Amazon and keeping this one...the suggestions Jay Carter makes will work for anybody, even if they are unlucky enough to be with a real nasty woman...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Opened my eyes!, April 16, 2009

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A. Clinton (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nasty Women (Paperback)

Without doubt this book opened my eyes to how I come across to people and how my female friends come across to me. I bought this book for my partner as he has some nasty female in his life whom was affecting him emotionally as well as psychologically. For anyone who wants to learn how to become more aware to those around who play the part of nice to your face and nasty behind your back, this book gives you great insight in learning how to deal with them and restores your self confidence and self respect. Full marks to the author!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not on par with his other books -save your money, August 30, 2011

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This review is from: Nasty Women (Paperback)

Nasty People by the same author is good and helpful. I married a woman with narcissistic personality disorder and thought this might give me some additional insights. Unfortunately the author doesn't seem to consider that women can be Narcissists and focuses more on emotional types of drama and behaviors. If you are looking for insight into the peculiarities of female Narcissists, you won't find those answers here.