Bitch Neo-Flapper

I am not only a neo-flapper but I am also a Bitch-in-training. My ultimate dream is to become a Bitch Neo-Flapper.

Every Tuesday in Grand Central Station, on my way to therapy, I either buy a peanut butter cookie from Zaros or I buy a book from Posmanbooks. Okay, sometimes, I even do both. For me, spending money is better than chocolate and almost as good as sex. That's a discussion I'll save for a future post. On one particular Tuesday, browsing through the bookstore, wondering which of the little puppies would be coming home with me, a cute rambunctious book caught my eye - Why Men Love Bitches by Sherry Argov. The word bitches is written in bright red lipstick.

I recommend this book to all my sisters who are Nice Girls. The subtitle is From Doormat to Dreamgirl - A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship. On page 2, Sherry describes my former Nice Girl self perfectly - the girl who on the third date would make a four course meal including a homemade dessert, who after doing the dishes, would feed the guy organic strawberries in a lace nightie. For all you Bitches rolling your eyes right now, I am amending my evil ways - next time I cook for a man it will be popcorn, hot dogs, and Twinkies. Thanks for the recipe Sherry.

As a Bitch-in-training, I have a long way to go before I can call myself a full-fledged Bitch. Sherry lists 100 attraction principles; I'm on #12 - A man knows which woman will give in to last-minute requests. Right now I am learning the difference between the Spontaneous Guy Who Is Treating You Like A Backup vs. The Spontaneous Guy Who Adores You.

Attraction Principle #100 - The most attractive quality of all is dignity. Ah yes, the day I can call myself a Bitch Neo-Flapper.