The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match audiobook

In which Eunice sees the beginnings of where her parent's marriage went wrong.***But seriously, tho':Probably the only self-help/dating/relationship book I've ever read that hasn't made me want to tear out my uterus and slap the author in the face with it.This book is great - it's dealing with the hard-hitting issues that 21st C women face, and also has heaps about challenging gender stereotypes and shows how those concepts of feminine and masculine behaviour are outdated and irrelevant.I was afraid 'meets her match' meant it would be adversarial - that 'match' meant a battle not a partner haha - or that the book would be gimmicky. So glad I was wrong. It actually has what I deem to be useful relationship advice, and makes you more self-aware so you can learn and grow.I can see this book being informative for all women, particularly: feminists, those who are taking the tertiary/career route, those who don't want to settle, and those that freak out in our early 20s about the logistics of having a career despite that gods cursed biological clock (i.e. all my friends).This book will appeal to the Lean In crowd :D

Check out my blog to see Reviews of Books and Movies as well as Recipes and DIY projectsThe Alpha Woman Meets Her Match is written by Dr. Sonya Rhodes and is somewhat of a new approach to relationship help. I was immediately interested in reading this book when I saw that the cover also stated: “How today’s strong women can find love and happiness without settling.” As a woman who has crossed the threshold of 30, I often wonder if I will ever find a partner in life, and as much as it would be nice to have someone, I am not keen on settling. I loved this book. The way that Dr. Rhodes wrote made for an entertaining read. There were definitely times (the majority of the book), where I felt as though she was talking directly about me. She offers a quick 100 question test in the beginning to take a look at where you fall on the Alpha/Beta scale to help recognize these traits in yourself and others. It was nice to have a book that didn’t spend too much time overkilling any of the topics. The stories and quotes were quick and applicable to the topics where they were placed. The layout of the book was useful for both a complete read through mode (which is what I did) as well as a cursory reference use. I learned a lot about myself and about Alphas and Betas in general. According to the test I was 70 Alpha and 74 Beta, making me a High Alpha/ High Beta. This book did an amazing job of describing all of the ways that these attributes can affect life and how you deal with relationships. It was a very eye opening experience to get to know more about being an Alpha and to even learn things about myself that I hadn’t previously seen in myself.My only complaint is that overall I didn’t really feel as though it was useful for helping me find someone in the future. It was more about assessing who you are, and to recognize how that can affect how you interact with people. Overall it was a message of learning to be the best you and a motivating push towards not losing hope and knowing that with a few key qualities, that you can make a relationship work.Overall I give this book 4/5 stars. It was a great read, and I highly recommend it. I wish it would have talked a bit more about how to find someone the most compatible with you. I did enjoy this book immensely and would suggest that others do not shy away from its “self-help” persona. I feel as though better recognizing myself and my own interactions and drive that it will also help me to find someone in the future. If you are into learning about yourself as a person (man or woman), getting motivation in hope for the future, and taking an honest look at your life, this book is for you. I left this book feeling like Dr. Rhodes new me on a fundamental level and wanting to see her for a few sessions for the best advice. *I received this book for free in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Even if you (like me) are wary of nonfiction about dating/relationships, Dr. Sonya Rhodes really seems to be on to something with "The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match." Her message to women is, essentially, that it's wrong to settle for a partner that doesn't compliment your personality and your lifestyle. No one should should rush to couple up for the fear of it becoming "too late" to find the right person. Dr. Rhodes has created an evaluative quiz that measures up the ratio of "alpha" (dominant, assertive) and "beta" (more submissive and nurturing) qualities in your personality, and ventures that understanding those qualities is essential to a fulfilling relationship that is functional, loving, (and yes, sexual). Dr. Rhodes also dismisses the negativity surrounding the idea of an "Alpha Woman." Possessing Alpha traits does not make you less feminine or desirable, and vice-versa.To any 20-something like myself, the idea that focusing on your career and your own life while you're young instead of feeling pressured to settle down "before all the good ones are gone" (ahem, Susan Patton) is very refreshing. Dr. Rhodes, a PhD and "Alpha Woman" herself, it seems, is quite confident that contrary to that, the most successful life partnerships are formed later in life. You don't lose out when you're 30, 40, or 50-- in fact, being more self-aware and confident, you're more likely to find the person who is truly right for you.The anecdotes from Dr. Rhodes' experience as a marital counselor are informative and often very entertaining....and her message to "Alpha Woman" to not compromise themselves for anyone is inspiring. A great read.

Good book on dating and relationships. Though I'm married and already found my perfect match, there were still some sections of the book that I could relate to. The test that shows which level of Alpha and Beta you are was helpful. It showed that I made the best choice with my husband, which I knew already, of course, but someone in the dating field could definitely learn some things. The numerous case histories throughout the book were nice to read, because you could learn what the author was talking about through the examples. It's always interesting to read about other people's lives and problems and how they solve them. I was personally surprised at the fact that the norm throughout the book was "hooking up" very early in the dating process and living together common. Whatever happened to values and getting to know someone and marrying them before getting intimate? I imagine there would be a lot less problems and mistakes in the relationship world if people would slow down and respect themselves and others a lot more. But that's just what I think. Thanks to Goodreads and the author for the free book to read and honestly review.

I was very curious of the title of this book. The generation today of young people has a very different landscape for dating and relationships than I had when I was younger which is why I wanted to read this book. I think of my daughter as an "alpha" woman. She just graduated law school at the age of 24 and has strong opinions and what she wants for herself. The format is very easy to read, with lots of examples to explain different types of relationships without being judgemental or technical. There is a quiz, and although this book is focused on woman, the quiz is for males as well. Bottom line, recognize your place on the Beta to Alpha spectrum and make good choices, avoid bad ones. This book helped me to see that there is less of role delineation for this generation but that it is still important to have roles for good relationships. Now if I can just get my daughter to read it! I did win this book from goodreads in turn for an honest review.

Don't be misled by the title: this book isn't fluff or pure dating guide, but a larger commentary on the way new gender roles are shaping the way we live, work, and choose our partners. I think all women will see themselves in at least one of the case studies and experience that Eureka moment (at least once!) that will change the way we're approaching marriage and relationships. Dr. Rhodes and Susan Schneider write in such a smart and engaging way, that this book feels a lot more like LEAN IN than a self-help book. Rhodes and Schneider shuck the negative connotations of "Alpha" and "Beta" to remind us that no matter who we are, we will find our match.And the quiz on their website is so fun! (www.thealphawomanbook.com)(Disclaimer: I am helping to market this book. My review is 100% honest.)

thank you goodreads first reads and the author for letting me win this book.i find this book to give different stereotypes into a relationship between the alpha and beta female and male and what the women needs verses what she desires.this book gives examples of women and how they feel and express an idea of what they are looking for and how they can find the right alpha and beta male to complete their lives.this is a powerful tool for all women and maybe even some men who want to learn more themselves.the end of this book gives examples of frequent questions that are asked.i feel that this book is a book to be read over and questions asked often during the process of a relationship.Again i want to thank for this opportunity in reading this book and giving my review.

I love reading about human behavior, personality traits and relationship advice, and I'm very interested in how therapists work (even once considered becoming one), so when I saw this book at my local library, I just had to check it out. It had a lot of information and I enjoyed reading the real-life examples. I don't have a significant other, but I did try to mentally note certain pieces of advice for future reference :)

Rhodes strikes a delicate balance presenting a fairly well-crafted theory, providing practical dating advice and sharing salacious examples. Enjoyable read, liked the quiz and will take away a few new insights for my personal life.

Reaffirmed that I should keep my standards and/or expectations!

One of the bestest book I've read. I recommend this to every woman out there.