Most smart womem got smart the hard way, through first-hand experience. And they have the scars to prove it - painful memories of sleepless nights, tears, confusion, anger, self doubt and anxiety. Sure they have learned about life, love and relationships, but they paid a high price for their wisdom.

We firmly believe that there is an easier way for a woman to get smart - an easier way to acquire the kind of information needed to handle relationships wisely without having to go through the traumatic events that often accompany the acquisition of such knowledge. How? Simply by listening to and learning from the experiences of other women. Wisdom without pain, understanding without heartache, insight without melodrama - that's what this book is all about.

The smartest women know that getting smart doesn't have to hurt.