10 Must Reads If You're Sick of Men Taking You For Granted

Summer is in full heat, and everyone's filled to the brim with passion, ready to dive headfirst into a steamy, hot romance. While falling in love is the most exhilarating feeling in existence, we all know the risk it comes with. Time and time again, so many of us are jilted in the end. We find a guy who couldn't be more perfect, and we give him our all. We sacrifice everything, and we're often left with nothing. They eventually stop appreciating us, and before you know it, the relationship is over, and we're stuck overanalyzing everything that went wrong.

It gets old . . . and it's a cycle that needs breaking.These 10 books will show you how to break that cycle and never look back. The key is quite simple: always put yourself first. Yes, you might love him, but it's imperative that you love yourself more.

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Why Men Love B*tches by Sherry Argov

Why Men Love B*tches by Sherry Argov

Why Women Love B*tches was designed for women who are too nice for their own good. They forget their own needs to satisfy their man's and go above and beyond to please him. They've been told all their lives that kindness and generosity are fundamental to a healthy relationship, but they were never told where to draw the line.

Argov goes into detail about why men admire women who take care of themselves before anyone else; women who are strong, independent, and incapable of being manipulated. She explains the difference between a man who's just toying with your heart and a man who's serious about you. The "b*tch" that this book describes is not unkind and abrasive but full of so much confidence and self-love that no man stands a chance.

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The Power of the P*ssy by Kara King

The Power of the P*ssy by Kara King

In The Power of the P*ssy, King shares 12 secrets to taking the reigns on your dating life that you've probably never considered. Plunging you deep inside the mysterious mind of a man, she decodes all the strange things they do that leave you confused and frustrated. When you understand all the games men play, you'll be impervious to them. You'll know exactly what he's trying to do to, and you won't react the way he wants you to, which will drive him bonkers. This book shows you exactly how to harness "the power of p*ssy."

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Ignore the Guy, Get the Guy by Leslie Braswell

Ignore the Guy, Get the Guy by Leslie Braswell

If you're feeling totally wrecked over a breakup, Ignore the Guy, Get the Guy by Leslie Braswell will be your recovery bible. While being single might make you feel alone and unwanted, Braswell shows you that you've got it all wrong. Being single means embracing all the many opportunities that are now open to you. It means ignoring your ex, no matter how much you feel like contacting them, and focusing on the amazing, sexy, and brilliant person you are, the person your ex was foolishly willing to lose. Not only will it make your ex miss you but it'll make it easier to get over missing them.

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Never Chase Men Again by Bruce Bryans

Never Chase Men Again by Bruce Bryans

So many love affairs start off with the passion of a forest fire only to fizzle out like a match. In Never Chase Men Again, Bruce Bryans shares 38 secrets to landing yourself a healthy and fulfilling relationship that lasts. He stresses how important it is for a woman to set boundaries that prevent her dating life from infringing on her personal values. If she allows a man to jeopardize those values, she's essentially telling him she's willing to settle for less, whereas a woman who remains loyal to what's important to her attracts someone who finds those things important too.

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He's Just Not That Into You by Greg Behrendt

He's Just Not That Into You by Greg Behrendt

You know the drill: the guy you're dating is constantly wavering between hot and cold, and you're exhausted. Your friends are sugarcoating all the many bizarre reasons he might be driving you nuts, but nothing they say helps. You know they don't want to hurt your feelings. In He's Just Not That Into You Greg Behrendt cuts through all the bullsh*t and tells you exactly what a man's behavior means. Contrary to popular belief, men really aren't as perplexing as they'd like you to think. Either they want you or they don't. It's necessary to know the difference so you don't have to waste your time.

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Maybe He's Just an Asshole by Halle Kaye

Maybe He's Just an Asshole by Halle Kaye

If you're tired of dating books that ask you to do a dance around the male psyche, look no further. Halle Kaye writes with you in mind, and her hilarious, no-nonsense voice will feel like the friend you've always needed. Maybe He's Just an Asshole wants women to stop trying so hard to crack the impossible code of attracting men, start asking themselves what it is they want from them, and to accept nothing less. Kaye doesn't need you to adhere to a set of guidelines that men invented; she wants you to decide the terms.

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Ho Tactics by G.L. Lambert

Ho Tactics by G.L. Lambert

If men only knew the secrets this book reveals, they'd want every copy of Ho Tactics burned and to have it banned from distribution — that's how powerful its contents are. G.L. Lambert teaches you everything you need to know about mastering the game of love so that you're never its victim again. You'll become immune to a man's dirty tricks, and you'll have him eating out of the palm of your hand. If you're sick of feeling like you've lost by the end of every relationship, why not decide once and for all that from now on, you'll win?

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Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood

Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood

Some women are ceaselessly attracted to men who deplete them for all they're worth. Instead of desiring someone who treats them with kindness, respect, and care, they can't seem to get the men who hurt them off their minds. If you fall into this trap, then Women Who Love Too Much was written for you. Robin Norwood helps untangle the toxic patterns you're falling into that obstruct your chances of finding a relationship that makes you truly happy. You may not understand why you want the affection of emotionally distant, moody, and all around stressful men. Norwood will help it all makes sense, and then she'll show you how to change that.

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Choosing ME Before WE by Christine Arylo

Choosing ME Before WE by Christine Arylo

Christine Arylo almost married the wrong person and ended things just in time to reevaluate her life for the better. She presents all her insight in Choosing ME Before WE, which will save you from living the life you weren't meant to live. Asking you the same questions she asked herself, you will learn everything you never knew about why you haven't found the relationship you've been hoping for. Once you understand who you really are, it'll be impossible for you to end up with someone who doesn't love you the way you need to be loved.

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Girl, Snap Out of It! by Kellie King

Girl, Snap Out of It! by Kellie King

You might feel stuck in a relationship that doesn't fulfill you. The spark is gone, you feel frustrated all the time, and making things work is starting to drain all the fun from your life. However, leaving it sounds like the scariest thing in the world. If this sounds like you, then you need Girl, Snap Out of It! immediately. Kellie King inspires you to make strong and confident decisions that shape your life into the one you've been dreaming of. Sometimes the man you're with simply isn't the right match for you, and you're doing both of you a disservice by keeping the relationship alive. Having a man for the sake of having a man around prevents you from meeting the man you've always wanted.