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Name: No More Mr. Nice Guy!
Rating: 4.2 (367 reviews)
Author: Robert A. Glover

Robert A. Glover

A Proven Plan for Getting what You Want in Love, Sex, and Life

4.2 (367 ratings)

19 mins

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No More Mr Nice Guy by Robert A. Glover is a self-help book that helps men break free from the 'nice guy' syndrome and embrace their true selves for a more fulfilling life.

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What’s in it for me? Recover from Nice Guy Syndrome.

In the last five decades, the “traditional family” has changed considerably. The result is a new breed of men – Dr. Robert Glover calls them “Nice Guys” – who’ve been brought up believing they need the approval of others – especially women.

These men are happiest when they’re making other people happy. They avoid conflict. They’re peaceful and generous. And above all, they want to be different from other men.

When a man demonstrates all of these qualities, in return he gets to be happy, loved, and fulfilled, right?

Unfortunately, the answer to that is a resounding no! It’s a complete myth.

In this Blink to Dr. Robert Glover’s No More Mr. Nice Guy, we’ll explore how to identify whether you’re a Nice Guy and how that might have happened, how you can learn to love yourself and regain your masculinity, and finally, how to get the love and sex that you want.

What’s a Nice Guy and am I one, too?

Nice Guys are everywhere. If you’re listening to/reading this, chances are that you think you’re one too.

Typical traits of Nice Guys include letting their partners manage everything, doing anything for anyone, avoiding conflict, telling people who work for them exactly what they want to hear, avoiding rocking the boat and as a consequence getting walked over, never saying no, being dependable and reliable, suppressing their feelings … the list goes on and on, but you get the picture.

Okay, so many men have one or two of these traits, but Nice Guys? Well, they seem to have a considerable number. But is that such a bad thing?

Actually, yes. You see, calling these men “Nice Guys” is a bit of a misnomer. They can be anything but nice.

To achieve what they want, Nice Guys can be dishonest, secretive, manipulative, and controlling. Sometimes, they might appear to be generous, but in reality, they never give if they don’t also expect to get. They crave appreciation or some other reciprocation in return. What’s more, Nice Guys can become passive-aggressive in their behavior, venting their frustration and resentment. And in addition to all of that, they also find it difficult to set boundaries.

But here’s something we really should make clear before we go much further: recovery from what Glover terms Nice Guy Syndrome is absolutely not about becoming the complete opposite. It’s not about not being nice anymore, it’s about becoming “integrated.”

That means accepting yourself as you are – your uniqueness, assertiveness, courage, passion, imperfections, and mistakes. It means taking responsibility for your own needs, being comfortable with your masculinity, expressing your feelings, setting those all-important boundaries, and working through conflict. Put simply, It means accepting your perfect imperfection.

If you’re serious about breaking free from Nice Guy syndrome, you need to find safe people who’ll help you – a therapist, therapy group, religious leader, or a close friend. Glover also says that since most Nice Guys are seeking the approval of women, to be truly effective, you should start your recovery with other men, not women.

So before we turn to how to recover from Nice Guy syndrome, in the next section, we’ll quickly cover how you became a Nice Guy in the first place.

How did I become a Nice Guy?

Glover has spent many years working with Nice Guys. His conclusion is that Nice Guys don’t feel that it’s safe or acceptable for them just to be who they are. They believe that being themselves is somehow bad or even dangerous. As a consequence, they become a Nice Guy as a coping mechanism. But why would they believe this? Well, as is often the case, it begins in childhood.

As babies and young children, we’re entirely dependent on others to respond to our needs promptly. As a result, our greatest fear is one of abandonment. We’re all pretty much egocentric at that age too – we’re the center of our own universe, everything revolves around us. That generates a problem: we end up believing that we’re the cause of everything that happens around us.

How can I learn to please myself and make myself a priority?

Nice guys find it impossible to believe that anyone will like them just as they are because of their toxic shame. So they set out on a quest: they seek approval for everything they do. Getting that approval is what, to them, validates their worth.

So let’s look at three things you can do today to set you on your road to recovery.

How can I reclaim my personal power and masculinity?

Personal power is the power within you to meet problems, challenges, and adversity head-on. When you exhibit personal power, not only do you deal with these, you actively welcome them. It’s not that you’re unafraid. Actually, it’s because you are afraid that you have the power – you simply don’t give in to your fear.

So what can you do to reclaim that personal power? Here are six things you can start today:

How can I get the love and the sex that I want?

Here’s the thing. You’re never going to find the perfect partner and your relationship is never going to be perfect, either. So to help you get the love you want, here are two things that you can do to make sure your relationship works:

First, approve of yourself. Live your life exactly how you want. People who like you for who you are will stick around. And those who don’t? Well, they won’t.

Final Summary

You’ve seen what constitutes a Nice Guy and how childhood experiences can create Nice Guy Syndrome. You’ve also discovered what you can do to recover from this.

But now, there are two final questions you should ask yourself about your life: Is the life you’re creating the one you want? And if the answer to that is no, why not?

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What is No More Mr. Nice Guy! about?

No More Mr. Nice Guy (2000) is the Nice Guy’s guide to recovery. Learn how to stop seeking the approval of others, live your life the way you want to, and ultimately get the love, life, and sex that you crave but that your Nice Guy Syndrome actually stops you from achieving.

No More Mr. Nice Guy! Review

No More Mr Nice Guy (2003) by Robert A. Glover offers valuable insights for men who want to break free from the 'nice guy' mold. Here's why this book is a must-read:

It provides practical strategies for men to overcome limiting beliefs and behaviors.
The book helps men embrace their true selves and improve their relationships.
It offers a fresh perspective on masculinity, challenging societal norms and expectations.

Unlock your potential and transform your life by reading No More Mr Nice Guy today.

Who should read No More Mr. Nice Guy!?

Men who want to take control of their lives
Men who want to find love – and with it, good sex
Women who want to help their Nice Guy become the man they really want

About the Author

Dr. Robert Glover has helped change the lives of both men and women around the globe. He’s a renowned authority on Nice Guy Syndrome and the author of Dating Essentials for Men. He’s also the director of TPI University and a licensed marriage and family therapist.

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