Givers and the Takers

At first, I had a love hate relationship with this book. I sensed that everything in it was true, yet I wasn't ready to face it. Once I got past my denial, I began using it as a reference book for all of my relationships. THE GIVERS & THE TAKERS in not just about boyfriend and girlfriend issues. The information is relevant for any relationship: mother/daughter, friends and co-workers. A great read. When I'm troubled over relationship issues, I can usually find some insightful piece of wisdom that reminds me that I'm giving too much to someone. And, I learned that Takers exist because Givers focus more on other people than on themselves.

I people watch a lot and particularly like to watch the interaction between couples. I see giving and taking going on but not before reading "The Givers and the Takers" did all that interaction become clear. Giving or taking, alone, can become a great problem in relationships. "The Givers and the Takers" offers hope for either a giver or taker. Besides learning about the giving and taking of others, we can also learn about ourselves. Steps to creating a more balanced relationship can be found in this easy to read, easy to understand book if you're ready to take a look at yourself. I highly recommend this book.

I've always wondered why my relationships failed to meet my expectations? The "light bulb went on" after reading "The Givers and the Takers." An easy read, the book provides the reader with thirty defining traits for the two personality types. After studying them, I learned to recognize the traits and apply the remedies suggested in the book to improve my relationships. If you want clarity in your relationships this is the book for you. I highly recommend it.

After I reading this book, I understood why people always took advantage of me. Now, I determine when I am giving and when to pull myself back. This is truly a great self-help book!

Time and time again my mind refers back to this book! It has helped me understand others as I never did before. By determining which category one falls into, I am better able to deal with that person. I struggle a lot less with others! A great book.!