I bought this book for a friend of mine, who has trouble getting close to anyone, not just women. His family accused him of being gay, because he never had a girlfriend. I've always been the type of person that someone could get close to fairly quick, and he and I have a beautiful friendship. He told me he was scared of love or allowing people to get too close to him, he was quick to inform me that he was someone that just couldn't open up. I can't blame him, he had a pretty traumatic childhood. How could I expect him to trust anyone? A week after giving him this book, he's starting to understand that he's not the only person that has this problem. He's starting to open up a lot more and actually give people the opportunity to get the know the amazing person he is. It's nice to see the change. He and I are both greatful for this book, because it's done wonders for his life, and it's made me feel like the best friend a guy could ask for.