The Givers and the Takers

by Cris Evatt

Make your love relationship the best it can be with the right balance of giving and taking.
With helpful self-tests and analyses, the authors of this practical, insightful guide explain why 90% of all relationships are unbalanced. In all too many cases, one partner constantly initiates conflict (the Taker) while the other sublimates his/her needs to that struggle (the Giver). Resentment and guilt fester on both sides and these relationships are very likely to fail. But yours doesn't have to when you
* Why you fall for the same type of person again and again
* How you can change the course of your romantic life
* How to end Taker tricks and disturbing reverse psychology
* How to teach your partner about the missing side of your personality
* When to bail out, if you must . . . and so much more!
Determine your type and what you can do about it -- for a richer, better balanced, and more satisfying bond with your mate!

208 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Darya]

While there’s some helpful content, it can be boiled down to two sentences. “What you say about your mate is true about you, in the reverse. Turn your complaints around and see how you behave- and then act more balanced.” So if idd see takes 107 pages for some to understand this concept than they should read it, but if you’re in a better grasp with self awareness, I wouldn’t wast your time.

[Stephanie Mouton]

I would like to embrace the black and white approach to relationships in this book, but the reality is likely more complex. However, the book contained nuggets of helpful information.