Toxic Men: 10 Ways to Identify, Deal with, and Heal from the Men Who Make Your Life Miserable »

Lillian Glass, PhD is one of the world's most well-respected and foremost authorities in the field of communication. Known as "The First Lady of Communication," she has authored more than a dozen books, including the bestsellers Toxic People; He Says, She Says; and I Know What You're Thinking. In her private practices in both Beverly Hills and New York City, Dr. Glass has helped countless clients, among them celebrities, politicians, and world leaders.

Know Thine Toxic Man.

Toxic men come in all shapes, sizes, and dysfunctions. The trick is to know one when you see one—and how to deal with him. In this book, bestselling author and therapist Dr. Lillian Glass shows you how to identify toxic men, and gives you the specific tools you need to avoid them when you can—and handle them effectively when you cannot.

This groundbreaking look at toxic men and the women who are involved with them offers a three-part approach:

• Part One: 10 types of toxic men, from the "Sneaky Passive Aggressive Silent But Deadly Erupting Volcano" to the "Instigating Backstabbing Meddler"
• Part Two: 10 ways to deal with toxic men, including the "Blow Out, Let It Go Technique" and the "Give Them Hell and Yell Technique"
• Part Three: How to heal after a toxic relationship, from getting professional help to making amends

With Dr. Glass's profound yet practical advice, you can take charge of your life—and rid your relationships of toxic men once and for all. Whether you're struggling to date a decent guy or are already trapped in a toxic relationship, Dr. Glass gives you the answers you need to leave dysfunction behind—and find a man capable of a health, loving relationship.

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

Part I Everything You Need to Know about Toxic Men 1

Chapter 1 Who Is a Toxic Man? 3

Chapter 2 Profiling the Eleven Major Types of Toxic Men 17

Chapter 3 You May Be Allergic to Certain Types of Men 55

Part II Why You? 65

Chapter 4 Toxic Men Can Happen to Any Woman 67

Chapter 5 How Does Imprinting Affect Your Decision-Making? 79

Chapter 6 Ten Reasons You May Be a Toxic Men Magnet 87

Chapter 7 How a Toxic Man Ensnares His Victims 105

Part III Sizing Up a Toxic Man 113

Chapter 8 Trust Your Gut 115

Chapter 9 Toxic Body Language Signals 125

Chapter 10 Listening to What He Says and How He Says It 135

Chapter 11 Culture Clash Warning! 147

Chapter 12 Lethal Toxic Mate Combinations 155

Chapter 13 Detecting Toxic Men Online 165

Part IV How to Deal with a Toxic Man 181

Chapter 14 Effective Techniques for Specific Types of Toxic Men 183

Chapter 15 Should I Stay or Toss Him to the Curb? 207

Part V Healing from a Toxic Man 213

Chapter 16 Dealing with Pain and Anger 215

Chapter 17 Forgiveness and Living Happily Ever After 235

Chapter 18 There Are Nontoxic Men Out There! 251

Conclusion 263

Index 265