| Criticism | Clarification from Glover | | --- | --- | | “This book promotes being a jerk.” | No – it promotes authenticity. Jerks violate boundaries; integrated men respect both their own and others’ boundaries. | | “This is anti-feminist.” | Glover argues that covert contracts and neediness actually undermine genuine partnership. Assertive men are easier to respect and negotiate with. | | “It blames mothers.” | The book acknowledges both parents, but focuses on the man’s adult responsibility to heal himself, not on blaming. | | “It ignores systemic issues.” | The book is individual psychological, not political. It assumes personal agency within one’s circumstances. |

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No More Mr. Nice Guy: A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex, and Life