Whether he&rsquo;s conscious of it or not, a man&rsquo;s mother is the model for just about every relationship with a woman he has for the rest of his life. Sometimes it&rsquo;s obvious (just ask his wife or girlfriend), sometimes it&rsquo;s more subtle, but when you see it, it becomes crystal clear. For fifteen years, this book has helped men understand their mothers&rsquo; pervasive influence over the way they relate to women&mdash;both the positive and negative aspects of it. But more than that, it has helped thousands of men break free of old relationship patterns. Gurian gives men a wealth of practical exercises and meditations they can use to recognize their mothers&rsquo; influence in relationships, and to establish a healthy and rewarding new basis for relationships that will benefit themselves and the women in their lives as well. <br><br>This new edition of the book formerly titled <i>Mothers, Sons, and Lovers</i> includes a new preface and study questions by the author.